Rankin v. State

CHRISTIAN, Judge.

The offense is maiming; the punishment, confinement in the penitentiary for three years.

The injured party, Willie Johnston, testified, in substance, as follows: On the 24th of June, 1939, appellant came to witness’ beer parlor and began playing the Victrola. A dispute arose between appellant and a woman over the selection of a record. Appellant began cursing and the witness ordered him out of his place of business. Instead of complying with the command of the witness, appellant struck him with a bottle and knocked him down. Someone picked the witness up. At this juncture we…