¶1A conviction of a felony was unwarranted, where the only witness implicating the accused in the crime was himself avowedly guilty, and the circumstances proved did not tend to connect the accused with the ofEense. Judgment reversed.
108 Ga. 786
Brandon v. State
Decided July 18, 1899
Supreme Court of Georgia · decided 1899-07-18
<p>Indictment for simple larceny. Before Judge Russell. Gwinnett superior court. March term, 1899.</p>
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Decided 1899-07-18
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