King v. State ( 1927 )


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  • Bloodwobth, J.

    “The verdict in this case is dependent entirely on circumstantial evidence. The proved facts are consistent with innocence, and are insufficient to exclude every reasonable hypothesis save that of the guilt of the accused. Suspicion of guilt will not authorize a conviction. Penal Code (1910), § 1010; Williams v. State, 113 Ga. 721 (39 S. E. 487). It was error to refuse a new trial.” Henderson v. State, 147 Ga. 134 (2) (92 S. E. 871).

    Judgment reversed.

    Broyles, O. J., and Luke, J., concur. Cowart & Durden, for plaintiff in error, cited Ga. App. Rep.: 15/423 (bot.), 425; 13/144; 12/816-17; 2/534; 12/111; 17/730; 23/9, 141, 463; 25/427; 27/582.; 28/625; 29/388; 30/61; 32/427; 33/678; 34/590. R. R. L. Spence Jr., solicitor, contra, cited Ga. App. R.: 3/518; 23/760.

Document Info

Docket Number: 18481

Judges: Bloodwobth

Filed Date: 12/13/1927

Precedential Status: Precedential

Modified Date: 11/8/2024