McMannus v. State

This is an appeal in error from a conviction of manslaughter, in the Criminal Court at Clarksville.

The main question is as to the admission of the evidence of Thomas W. Wisdom, an attorney, which it is insisted was under the seal of professional confidence. The facts are thus stated by himself:

“The evening before the killing, the defendant came to his office, where witness, Johnson, Lindsey, and several other gentlemen were, and enquired for Mr. Quarles, his partner, who was the Attorney General; was told that he was absent. Stated that he wished to see him in reference to a contemplated suit…