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HILL v. THE STATE.

DEEN, Chief Judge.

John Hill appeals from his conviction of manslaughter following the denial of his motion for a new trial.

1. The trial court did not err in refusing to give appellant's request to charge number 5. This was a request for a charge on Code Ann. § 26-901 — Justification as a defense. The court, however, charged Code Ann. § 26-902 — Use of force in defense of self or others including justifiable homicide. Appellant's defense of justification was adequately included in the court's charge. McCane v. State, 147 Ga. App. 730 ( 250 S.E.2d 181) (1978).

2. Appellant also asserts the general grounds. "After review of the entire record, we find that a rational trier of fact could reasonably have found from the evidence adduced at trial proof of guilt of the defendant beyond a reasonable doubt. Jackson v. Virginia, [443] U.S. [307] (99 SC 2781, 61 L.Ed.2d 560) (1979)." Brown v. State, 152 Ga. App. 144, 145 ( 262 S.E.2d 510) (1979).

Judgment affirmed. Birdsong and Sognier, JJ., concur.

ARGUED OCTOBER 2, 1980 — DECIDED NOVEMBER 20, 1980.
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HILL v. STATE
(Nov 20, 1980)