IN THE MATTER OF W.


559 P.2d 528 (1977)

28 Or.App. 289

In the Matter of W., a Minor Child. STATE ex rel. JUVENILE DEPARTMENT OF MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Respondent, v. W., a Minor Child, Appellant.

Court of Appeals of Oregon.

Decided January 31, 1977.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Kathleen Nachtigal, Juvenile Law Center, Portland, argued the cause and filed the brief for appellant.

Thomas H. Denney, Asst. Atty. Gen., Salem, argued the cause for respondent. On the brief were Lee Johnson, Atty. Gen., W. Michael Gillette, Sol. Gen., and Donald L. Paillette, Asst. Atty. Gen., Salem.

Before SCHWAB, C.J., and TANZER and RICHARDSON, JJ.


PER CURIAM.

In this juvenile proceeding the minor seeks a reversal of the finding that he was within the jurisdiction of the court by virtue of having committed manslaughter. Relying upon our duty to review de novo, his sole contention is that, contrary to the trial judge's finding, he did not use force beyond that necessary to defend himself. Determination of this issue necessarily involves determining the state of mind...

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