People v. Fowler
Michigan Supreme Court
Exceptions before judgment from Hillsdale. (Lane, J.) Respondent was convicted of the crime of adultery. The facts are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtLong, J.
Respondent was convicted of adultery.
While the jury were being impaneled for the trial, Samuel Woodruff was called, and testified on his voir dire that if, upon the trial of the cause, he should find the evidence equally balanced, he would render a verdict in favor of the respondent, because, if there was any doubt in his mind, he should think the respondent would be entitled to the benefit of it. He also stated substantially that he would naturally give the respondent the benefit of the doubt. He was asked:
“ Would you naturally be inclined to do this?
“A. Yes, sir.
“ Q. Independent of any rule…
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