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Date Created: 2024-08-24T03:29:51.129683

Collins v. The State.
    The evidence not absolutely requiring the verdict, the accused is entitled to a new trial for error in the charge of the court, to the effect that the jury in weighing the evidence might consider the character of the witnesses if known to them personally. Chattanooga, Some & Columbus S. Co. v. Owen, 90 Ga. 266.
    March 5, 1894.
    Argued at the last term.
    Indictment for riot. Before Judge Milner. Catoosa superior court. February term, 1893.
    R. J. & J. McCamy, for plaintiff’ in error.
    A. W. Fite, solicitor-general, by A. S. Johnson, contra.
    
   Judgment reversed.