Martin v. State

DAVIDSON, Presiding Judge.

The appellant was convicted of manslaughter and given a term of three years’ confinement in the penitentiary.

There were several bills of exception reserved, but on account of the fact they were filed too late to be considered, the matters expressed in them will not be reviewed. The amended motion for new trial sets up misconduct of the jury in this, that during their retirement they discussed the fact that appellant had previously served a term in the penitentiary. This is supported by the affidavits of two jurors. These affidavits are rather meager, and it is not…