Roddy v. State

Christian, Judge.

The offense is assault with intent to murder; the punishment, confinement in the penitentiary for two years.

Appellant had been moving a house for Ira Rowell. According to Rowell, appellant had refused to carry out his contract and he had remonstrated with him. A quarrel ensued and Rowell struck appellant in the face with his fist. Appellant then picked up a breast yoke and struck Rowell, at the same time calling to his sister to bring his gun. Rowell and his companions left the scene of the difficulty and hid behind some bushes.. Upon receiving the gun from his sister,…