Brittain v. State

HENDERSON, Judge.

Appellant was convicted of manslaughter and her punishment assessed at two years confinement in the penitentiary; hence this appeal.

The facts show that appellant and deceased were both lewd women. The State’s theory, which is supported by some testimony, is to the effect: that both were enamored of one Sonnie Hicks. On the morning in question appellant having heard by some means that Sonnie was in bed with deceased, Minnie .Smith, went to her room and found Sonnie and Minnie in bed together. Sonnie immediately jumped up and ran out of the door, halloaing as he ran, “run and…