State v. Hougensen

WOLFE, Justice.

Early in the morning of May 30, 1933, defendant, copro-prietor of the “C-C” Restaurant, shot Frank Miller, who died the same day from the wounds. The shooting occurred in the said restaurant. The only witness to the shooting, outside of the defendant, was Mrs. Miller, purported wife of deceased. Defendant testified he was attacked by Miller with a knife and shot to defend himself. Mrs. Miller testified defendant put his arm around her and Mr. Miller hit at him, whereupon defendant caught Miller by the wrist and twisted him to the floor; that she asked deceased to go home with…