Jennings v. State

Joseph Jennings was informed against and charged with the crime of murder in the second degree. He was convicted of the crime of manslaughter and sentenced to the penitentiary. He brings the case to this court by writ of error for review.

For convenience the plaintiff in error will hereafter be referred to as the defendant.

We set forth the evidence necessary to a determination of this proceeding in error.

*829The defendant, on February 12, and the early morning hours of February 13, 1947, was employed in tending bar in the Workmen’s Club in Omaha, a club operated for the benefit of members only. On…