Owens v. State

Dan Owens and Jim Hunt were jointly indicted for the murder of Clarence Howe. When the case was called for trial Jim Hunt demanded a severance, and the State elected to try Dan Owens, who was put upon trial. The jury returned a verdict of guilty against Owens, with a recommendation to the mercy of the court; and he was accordingly sentenced to the penitentiary for life. He filed a motion for new trial on the usual general grounds, and on three special grounds, which was overruled, and he excepted.

Counsel for plaintiff in error argues the general grounds, and insists that the verdict is…