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Martin v. StateMartin v. State

Court of Appeals of Georgia
Jan 20, 1916
6950
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Before:
Wade
Wade, J.

1. The guilt or innocence of the accused in this case depended entirely upon circumstantial evidence, and it was therefore obligatory upon the trial judge, even in the absence of a timely written request, to charge the jury as to the force and effect of circumstantial evidence in criminal cases. Weaver v. State, 135 Ga. 317, 320 (69 S. E. 488), and cases there cited.

2. The trial judge therefore erred in overruling the motion for a new trial.

Judgment reversed.

Case Details

Case Name: Martin v. State
Court Name: Court of Appeals of Georgia
Date Published: Jan 20, 1916
Citations: 17 Ga. App. 516; 87 S.E. 715; 1916 Ga. App. LEXIS 740; 6950
Docket Number: 6950
Court Abbreviation: Ga. Ct. App.
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