Taylor v. People

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Kelley.

Benjamin Taylor is here on writ of error seeking reversal of a conviction and sentence for assault with intent to murder. The circumstances surrounding the commission of the offense are as follows:

Mr. Muniz (the victim) and three friends, upon finishing work, at approximately 10:00 p.m., went to the Denver Grill and upon arrival began playing shuffle board. While the four were playing shuffle board, the defendant approached Muniz and asked if he could join the game. Muniz refused due to the fact that the previous weekend the defendant had become angry when losing…