STATE v. PERLIN


268 Wis. 529 (1955)

STATE, Respondent, vs. PERLIN, Appellant.

Supreme Court of Wisconsin.

January 11, 1955.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

For the appellant there were briefs by Schroeder & Schroeder of Milwaukee, attorneys, and Henry P. Hughes of Oshkosh of counsel, and oral argument by Robert W. Schroeder, William A. Schroeder, and by H. S. Humke of Sheboygan.

For the respondent there was a brief by the Attorney General and William A. Platz, assistant attorney general, and James D'Amato, district attorney of Waukesha county, and oral argument by Mr. Platz and Mr. D'Amato.


MARTIN, J.

Appellant's first assignment of error is that the trial court considered the statement of Barbara Perlin, admitted for impeachment purposes, as corroboration of Joanne's testimony and as affirmative proof of defendant's guilt.

The record shows that in discussing the examination of Barbara on her statement the district attorney said, "This is impeaching testimony, your Honor, and this is proper cross-examination." The court replied, "I suppose strictly...

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