State v. McGreer

Citations

• 13 S.C. 464
• 1880 S.C. LEXIS 77

Syllabus

<p>1. In tbe preparation of eases for this court, it is important that the rules regulating appeals, should be observed.</p> <p>2. Upon the trial of one indicted for assault and battery with intent to kill, the Circuit judge refused to charge “that if the prisoner really thought his life was in danger, or that he was in danger of great bodily harm, he is not guilty, provided he did not negligently come to his conclusion.” Held, that in such refusal there was no error.</p> <p>3. The Circuit judge charged the jury “that the prisoner was not to be the judge as to the necessity to inflict the battery, but that the jury was to judge of the necessity.” Held, that in this there was no error.</p> <p>4. What is necessary to make out a case of self-defence — stated.</p>