In People v. Blake, 73 N.Y. 586, a witness for the People was asked on cross-examination if he would swear that the deceased was not choking the defendant.
Summary of this case from People v. MullenArgued February 18, 1878
Decided March 19, 1878
Peter Mitchell for plaintiff in error.
Benj. K. Phelps for defendants in error.
FOLGER, J., reads for affirmance.
All concur, except CHURCH, Ch. J., and MILLER, J., not voting.
Judgment affirmed.
In People v. Blake, 73 N.Y. 586, a witness for the People was asked on cross-examination if he would swear that the deceased was not choking the defendant.
Summary of this case from People v. MullenFull title:JAMES BLAKE, Plaintiff in Error, v . THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK…
Court:Court of Appeals of the State of New York
Date published: Mar 19, 1878
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