People v. Carr

WOOD (Parker), J.

Defendant was charged with murder. In a trial by jury he was convicted of manslaughter. He appeals from the judgment and the order denying his motion for a new trial.

Appellant contends that the evidence was insufficient to support the judgment; and that the court erred in rulings regarding admissibility of evidence.

On February 27, 1954, about 10:30 p. m., Charles Williams had a telephone conversation with appellant’s wife (referred to as Ruby). During the conversation the appellant heard Ruby ask the person with whom she was talking to take her out that evening. About 11 p.…