Opinion
(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.
Jermyn, contra. They may. Sir Christopher Blunt's case. Bendl., 142.
The reason is plain: An appeal of manslaughter lies, and murder includes manslaughter.
But he was acquitted.
The Court told the jury there was sufficient proof to find him guilty of manslaughter. Bendl., 172; Cosset's case.
But he was acquitted.