Folds v. State

We do not pass upon the evidence as to the general grounds, since the case is to be tried again.

We will next deal with the amended grounds of the motion for a new trial. There are four amended grounds in each case, and each ground in each case is the same. So, we will deal with the two cases together as to the special grounds.

Special ground 1 assigns error as follows: “Because the following material evidence was illegally admitted by the court to the jury, over the objection of movant, to wit: ‘Do you know his (Mr. Folds’) character and reputation?’

“Defendant’s Counsel: Now, wait a minute,…