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Broyles, C. J. The evidence tending to connect the accused with the offense charged was wholly circumstantial, and was not sufficient to exclude every other reasonable hypothesis than that of his guilt. It follows that the refusal to grant a new trial was error.
Judgment reversed.
Luke and Bloodtoorih, JJ., concur. Smith & Taylor, for plaintiff in error. W. Y. Ailcinson, solicitor-general, contra.
Document Info
Docket Number: 18367
Citation Numbers: 37 Ga. App. 373, 140 S.E. 792, 1927 Ga. App. LEXIS 687
Judges: Bloodtoorih, Broyles, Luke
Filed Date: 11/16/1927
Precedential Status: Precedential
Modified Date: 11/8/2024