Morgan v. State , 137 Ga. 21 ( 1911 )


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  • Evans, P. J.-

    1. The court did not abuse his discretion in refusing to continue the ease.

    2. The evidence authorized a charge on self-defense in ease of mutual combat, predicated on the Penal Code (1910), § 73.

    3. The court did not confuse the defense of one’s person, as defined in the ' Penal Code (1910), §§ 70, .71, with the law of self-defense in case of mutual combat, as contained in the Penal Code (1910), § 73.

    4. The evidence is sufficient to support the verdict.

    Judgment affirmed.

    Bech, J., absent. The other Justices concur.

Document Info

Citation Numbers: 137 Ga. 21, 72 S.E. 347, 1911 Ga. LEXIS 272

Judges: Evans

Filed Date: 10/11/1911

Precedential Status: Precedential

Modified Date: 10/19/2024