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People v. Baker

Citations

  • 39 Cal. 686
  • 1870 Cal. LEXIS 134

Syllabus

<p>Cbiminal Pbactice.—New Trial.—If the Judge before whom a case is tried is satisfied that a verdict is obtained against the accused on the testimony of witnesses unworthy of belief, it is his duty, on the application of the defendant, to set aside the verdict and grant a new trial.</p>

Judges: Sprague

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