Teal v. State

In this case plaintiff in error was town marshal of the Town of Graceville, Florida, and killed one W. F. Everedge by shooting him with a pistol. He defended upon the theory of self defense.

It was not contended that the homicide was' justifiable under the provisions of Section 5033 R. G. S., 7135 C. G. L., applying to homicides committed by public officers, so the fact that the accused was town marshal is only an incident and has no controlling bearing on the case.. The accused was indicted charged with murder in the second degree and was convicted of manslaughter.

• Plaintiff in error in his…