Powell v. State

CHRISTIAN, Judge.

The offense is assault with intent to murder; the punishment, confinement in the penitentiary for fifteen years.

The record reflects a difficulty between a negro and a white man, appellant being a negro. One question is presented for review. Appellant contends that the evidence is insufficient to support the conviction.

The testimony of Mr. Fannin, the injured party, is in substance as follows: Virgie Williams, a negro woman, lived with appellant. Appellant and Virgie Williams had had a difficulty. She reported the matter to Mr. Fannin. Appellant came to Mr. Fannin’s store…