Tatum v. State

Hawkins, Judge.

Conviction is for assault with intent to murder, punishment assessed being one year in the penitentiary.

The jury found that the assault was committed without malice aforethought.

The evidence supports the verdict and it becomes unnecessary to state any facts as the only bill of exception relates to the formation of the jury.

The record reflects that appellant and his brother (George Tatum) and Fox Hooper were jointly indicted for assault with intent to murder Charlie Miller. The bill of exception shows that appellant requested and was granted a severance and George Tatum and Fox…