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Echols v. StateEchols v. State

Supreme Court of Georgia
Oct 27, 1899
Reporters:
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Before:
Fish
Fish, J.

1. On the trial of one indicted for using opprobrious words, it is for the jury to determine whether or not there was provocation sufficient to excuse their use. Collins v. State, 78 Ga. 88; Williams v. State, 105 Ga. 608, and citations.

2. The evidence authorized the verdict.

Judgment affirmed. All the Justices concurring.

Case Details

Case Name: Echols v. State
Court Name: Supreme Court of Georgia
Date Published: Oct 27, 1899
Citations: 110 Ga. 257; 34 S.E. 289; 1899 Ga. LEXIS 505
Court Abbreviation: Ga.
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