Long v. State

Citations

• 42 Fla. 612

Syllabus

<p>1. Verdicts should be certain and import a definite meaning, but any words that convey beyond reasonable doubt the meaning and intention of the jury will be sufficient, though the spelling may be bad.</p> <p>2. A new trial should not be granted on the ground of newly discovered evidence that goes merely to impeach the character 'of witnesses or that is simply cumulative.</p> <p>3. The evidence in this case held to be sufficient to sustain the verdict of the jury.</p>