¶1The reason is plain: An appeal of manslaughter lies, and murder includes manslaughter.
¶2But he was acquitted.
¶3The court told the jury: there was sufficient proof to find him guilty of manslaughter. Bendl. 172. Cosset's case.
1 N.C. 126
Bassage's case
Decided July 1, 1793
ONE Bassage was appealed by a woman, for the murder of her husband with a quart pot. Goldsmith. If he is not found guilty of murder; the jury cannot find him guilty of manslaughter. They may. Sir Christopher Blunt’s case. Bendl. 142.
Decided 1793-07-01