Summerville v. State

Bboyles, C. J. The evidence adduced upon the trial, tending to connect the accused with the offense charged, was wholly circumstantial, and was not sufficient to exclude every reasonable hypothesis save that of his guilt. It follows that the court erred in refusing to grant a new trial. Judgment reversed. Luke and Bloodtvorlh, JJ., eoneur. E. 8. Griffith, for plaintiff in error. S. II7. Ragsdale, solicitor-general, contra.