Territory of New Mexico v. Archuleta

Citations

• 16 N.M. 219

Syllabus

<p>SYLLABUS (BY THE COURT).</p> <p>1. A question which calls for an expression of the opinion of the witness as to the “guilt” of a person involved in an alleged breach of the peace was properly excluded.</p> <p>2. A question whether, at a certain juncture, the defendant “had his pistol drawn on” the man who was killed, does not call for an opinion of the witness which is open to objection.</p> <p>3. The evidence reported would not have warranted an instruction to the jury that a verdict could properly be rendered finding the defendant guilty of manslaughter.</p>