· 9/15/1876
McLain v. Farden
Citations
- 83 Ill. 15
Syllabus
<p>New trial—-finding on circumstantial evidence. A new trial will not he granted in trespass for killing an animal, although there may be no direct and positive evidence that the defendant did the act, if the circumstances proved satisfactorily lead the mind to the conclusion of his guilt.</p>
Judges: Breese
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