Waters v. State

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Waters v. State

4 S.E.2d 675, 60 Ga. App. 624, 1939 Ga. App. LEXIS 110

Court of Appeals of Georgia·Decided September 19, 1939·No. 27570·Published

Opinion

MacIntyre, J.

An attempt was made to impeach a witness by testimony that his general character was bad. On the contrary there was sustaining’ testimony that his general character was good. This made an issue the determination of which was strictly within the province of the jury, and was decided adversely to him. The evidence authorized tlie conviction of adultery and fornication.

Judgment affirmed.

Broyles, O. J., and Guerry, J., eoneywr.

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MacIntyre, J.

An attempt was made to impeach a witness by testimony that his general character was bad. On the contrary there was sustaining’ testimony that his general character was good. This made an issue the determination of which was strictly within the province of the jury, and was decided adversely to him. The evidence authorized tlie conviction of adultery and fornication.

Judgment affirmed.

Broyles, O. J., and Guerry, J., eoneywr.

Waters v. State, 4 S.E.2d 675, 60 Ga. App. 624, 1939 Ga. App. LEXIS 110 (Ga. Ct. App. 1939).

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