Smith v. State

Judson Smith was indicted, tried, and convicted of the murder of Earl Pope. The evidence justified the jury in finding the facts as next stated.

Robb’s Lounge is a “night spot” located near Green-ville. On the night in question, a number of persons were engaged in gambling in a room adjoining the main club room. Among those so engaged were appellant, Judson “Painter Man” Smith, Johnny “Diddy” Lewis, the dealer or cut man, the deceased, Earl “Yonderfoot” Pope, “Rango” Jack Sock, “Bennie the Red” Grigsby, and “Jack of Hearts” Taylor. There were two gambling tables, a large and a small one.…