Motley v. State

ADAMS, J.:

This appeal is from a conviction of an assault with intent to commit murder in the second degree. The only question that merits a discussion is the sufficiency of the charge to the jury on the law of self defense.

Appellant went to see the victim of the shooting, one George O. Athorne, at the latter’s home to talk to him about appellant’s wife ceasing employment at the place where Athorne was manager. Nothing was said there except Athorne told appellant if he had business with him he could come to his office after 9 o’clock. Thereupon appellant proceeded to the office shortly after 9…