Case Name: Clayton v. The State
Court: Supreme Court of Georgia
Jurisdiction: Georgia
Decision Date: 1903-10-24
Citations: 118 Ga. 760
Docket Number: 
Parties: Clayton v. The State.
Judges: All the Justices concur.
Reporter: Georgia Reports
Volume: 118
Pages: 760–760

Head Matter:
Clayton v. The State.
Submitted October 20,
—Decided October 24, 1903
Indictment for assault with intent to murder. Before Judge Holden. ‘ Washington superior court. May 23, 1903.
J. A. Robson, for plaintiff in error,
B. T. Rawlings, solicitor-general, contra.

Opinion:
Simmons, C. J.
I, While the evidence was conflicting, the jury believed that for the prosecution, which was sufficient to support the verdict o£ guilty. The trial judge was satisfied with the verdict, and this court will not interfere with his discretion in refusing a new trial.
2. The newly discovered evidence was merely cumulative and impeaching in its character. Judgment affirmed.
All the Justices concur.