State v. Boice
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Complaint in the district court for Fillmore county charging defendant with the paternity of an unborn child. The matter was heard by Meighen, J., and a jury which found defendant guilty as charged in the complaint. From an order denying his motion for a new trial, defendant appealed.
1Opinion of the Court
Lees, C.
Defendant was accused of being the father of complainant’s illegitimate child, was found guilty and has appealed from an order denying his motion for a new trial.
The child was born September 1, 1922. The mother was then 19 years of age. She testified that the defendant first had intercourse with her in the evening of January 9, 1922, at the house where she was employed as a domestic servant. Her previous acquaintance with the defendant was very brief. Her story, as set forth in the record, is not particularly convincing. She seems to be lacking in intelligence, and this may explain…
2Cases cited6 opinions
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