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Smith Must Hang and the Exceptions Overruled by Court
The Supreme Court papers on the Kapea and Kaio appeal show all exceptions were overruled. The chief justice writes a detailed opinion with authorities and a decisive conclusion that the defendants had a fair trial and opportunity for defense. The syllabus lists eight governing points on murder trial procedure and jury issues, including special term jurisdiction, indictment sufficiency, juror challenges, witness interviews, redirect questions, admission of defense evidence, and first degree murder instructions.
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