ADAMS, J.
I concur with Justice T.E. BRENNAN. With regard to the two major issues raised on this appeal, the law is clear. A killing may be only manslaughter even though there is an intent to kill. The principle is set forth by Justice CAMPBELL in People v. Scott (1859), 6 Mich. 287, 295:
"Voluntary manslaughter often involves a direct intent to kill, but the law reduces the grade of the offense because, looking at the frailty of human nature...
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