Harrison v. State

The offense is simple assault; the punishment, a fine of $15.00.

The prosecution proceeded under a complaint and information charging aggravated assault.

The assault occurred about eleven o'clock at night on December 24, 1940, in a cafe. The injured party, Bob Barclay, had entered the cafe and ordered a meal. Appellant was sitting at a nearby table. According to Barclay's testimony, he paid the waitress for the meal when it was brought to the table. Later she returned to his table and advised him that he had not paid her. They were arguing about the matter when appellant got up and advanced…