Watson v. State

Appellant was charged with assault with intent to kill, convicted of aggravated assault, and his punishment fixed at one year’s imprisonment in the county jail and a fine of $1,000. There are two issues on appeal; first, it' is contended by appellant that the trial court erred in refusing to admit evidence that E. C. Bailey, the person on whom the assault was made, was ah habitual drinker and user of alcoholic liquors; second, it is contended that the punishment is excessive.

Appellant Payton Watson and E. C. Bailey were employees of the Arkansas Western Gas Company. E. P. Bailey, brother of…