People v. Flint

From a judgment of guilty of manslaughter after trial before a jury defendant appeals. There is also an appeal from the order denying his motion for a new trial.

The evidence being viewed most favorably to the people (respondent), the essential facts are:

July 20, 1940, Charles M. Andreason was employed at Riley's Pool Hall in Bell, California. His duties included, among others, tending bar and making collections from card and pool games. Shortly after 11:00 p. m. Mr. Andrea-son told defendant to “check out” of a poker game in which he was engaged. Thereupon a discussion ensued between Mr.…