Laseter v. State

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided December 13, 1935

Court of Appeals of Georgia · decided 1935-12-13

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Relies on Clemons v. State

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Decided 1935-12-13

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MacIntyre, J.

¶1Tlie defendant was convicted of possessing intoxicating liquor. His motion for a new trial, based solely on the general grounds, was overruled, and lie excepted. Held:

¶21. The evidence supported tlie verdict.

*262Decided December 13, 1935.Williams & Freeman, for plaintiff in error.Frank B. Willingham, solicitor-general, contra.

¶32. Although the evidence of the witnesses for the State contained contradictions, there was no abuse of discretion in denying a new trial. Clemons v. State, 159 Ga. 425 (125 S. E. 800).

¶4Judgment affirmed.

Broyles, G. J., and Guerry, J., concur.