In Commonwealth v. Kneeland, 20 Pick. 206, at pages 222 and 223, the rule is thus stated: "It is the duty of the judge to give such instructions to the jury in matters of law, as in his judgment may be best calculated to aid and assist them in forming their verdict.
Summary of this case from Commonwealth v. FeciNo. 90-P-968.
October 24, 1991.
Judgment affirmed.
In Commonwealth v. Kneeland, 20 Pick. 206, at pages 222 and 223, the rule is thus stated: "It is the duty of the judge to give such instructions to the jury in matters of law, as in his judgment may be best calculated to aid and assist them in forming their verdict.
Summary of this case from Commonwealth v. FeciFull title:COMMONWEALTH vs. MICHAEL KNEELAND
Court:Appeals Court of Massachusetts
Date published: Oct 24, 1991
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