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Stephens v. StateStephens v. State

Supreme Court of Florida
Dec 1, 1939
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Before:
Buford
Buford, J. —

On writ of error we review judgment imposing the death penalty on conviction of murder in the first degree.

The record has been examined in the light of briefs and oral argument before the Court. After careful consideration, we are of the opinion that the evidence is not legally sufficient to support the verdict and judgment and, therefore, that the judgment should be reversed and a new trial awarded.

It is so ordered.

Terrell, C. J., Brown and Chapman, J. J., concur. Whi,tfield and Thomas, J. J., dissent.

Case Details

Case Name: Stephens v. State
Court Name: Supreme Court of Florida
Date Published: Dec 1, 1939
Citations: 192 So. 402; 140 Fla. 825; 1939 Fla. LEXIS 1208
Court Abbreviation: Fla.
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