Smith v. State

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided May 12, 1910

Court of Appeals of Georgia · decided 1910-05-12

<p>Accusation of sale of liquor; from city court of Sandersville — • Judge Jordan. October 14, 1909.</p>

Relies on Cole v. Byrd

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Decided 1910-05-12

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Cited by 6 later decisions — most recently May 1966

6 state decisions

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Him, C. J.

¶1I. The credibility of a witness is entirely a matter for the jurors; and if they see proper to believe a witness, notwithstanding clear proof of contradictory statements, this court can not interfere with their exclusive province.

¶22. In the absence of a timely written request the failure to charge upon the credibility of witnesses, the mode of impeachment, or the weight that should be given to the testimony of witnesses successfully impeached, will not be reversible error. Cole v. Byrd, 83 Ga. 207 (3), 211 (9 S. E. 613).

¶33. The verdict is supported by some evidence, and no error of law was committed. Judgment affirmed.