116 Ga. 846
Decided January 9, 1903
Supreme Court of Georgia · decided 1903-01-09
<p>Indictment for an assault with intent to rape. Before Judge Evans. Washington superior court. October 17, 1902.</p>
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Decided 1903-01-09
Cited by 6 later decisions — most recently September 1972
6 state decisions
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¶11. Under an indictment for assault with intent to rape there may be a verdict for a simple assault, if the evidence so authorizes.
¶22. It is discretionary with the presiding judge whether he will reopen a case after both sides have closed and argument has begun.
¶33. The evidence warranted the verdict.
¶4Judgment affirmed.