Hardgraves v. State
Supreme Court of Arkansas
Appeal from Johnson Circuit Court; Hugh Basham, Judge; It was error to exclude the evidence of Freeman. 13 Ark. 236; 22 Id. 354; 29 Id. 262. The evidence of both Freeman and Golden was competent to show the general malevolence of deceased, and explanatory and in support of the assault. 24 S. W. 413. We can see no error in this cause prejudicial to appellant.
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Appeal from Johnson Circuit Court; Hugh Basham, Judge; It was error to exclude the evidence of Freeman. 13 Ark. 236; 22 Id. 354; 29 Id. 262. The evidence of both Freeman and Golden was competent to show the general malevolence of deceased, and explanatory and in support of the assault. 24 S. W. 413. We can see no error in this cause prejudicial to appellant. By the introduction of the evidence of Freeman and Goldman, counsel were endeavoring to malee his disposition and reputation known by speciñc acts. This is not allowable.
1Opinion of the CourtHart, J.
Walter Hardgraves has appealed from a judgment of conviction for involuntary manslaughter. His punishment was fixed by the jury at a term of eight and one-half months in the State penitentiary. The indictment under' which he was tried charged him with the crime of murder in the first degree. The killing is admitted, but appellant claims that it was done in self-defense.
J. F. S'mith, on behalf of the State, detailed the circumstances connected with the killing substantially as follows:
Hardgraves, the defendant, and Vanlue, the deceased, were standing near his wagon talking. They were having…
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