State v. Sealy case brief summary
117 S.E.2d 793 (1961)
CASE FACTS
After a car collision, defendant was charged with involuntary manslaughter. The trial court provided two instructions to the jury regarding the evidence necessary to convict defendant of involuntary manslaughter. Defendant was convicted.
DISCUSSION
On appeal, the court reversed, holding that the instructions were conflicting and inaccurate, necessitating a new trial.
CONCLUSION
The court ordered a new trial.
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117 S.E.2d 793 (1961)
CASE SYNOPSIS
Defendant challenged the judgment of
the Robeson County Court (North Carolina), after his conviction on
the charge of involuntary manslaughter. Defendant argued that the
trial court erred in a portion of its charge to the jury.CASE FACTS
After a car collision, defendant was charged with involuntary manslaughter. The trial court provided two instructions to the jury regarding the evidence necessary to convict defendant of involuntary manslaughter. Defendant was convicted.
DISCUSSION
On appeal, the court reversed, holding that the instructions were conflicting and inaccurate, necessitating a new trial.
CONCLUSION
The court ordered a new trial.
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