Howard v. Commonwealth

Opinion op the Court by

Judge Clay

— Affirming.

Callie Howard appeals from a judgment convicting him of manslaughter, and fixing his punishment at six years’ imprisonment.

The evidence is as follows: Appellant and the deceased, Gold Howard, were first cousins, and were on friendly terms. On the day of the homicide-appellant and his wife had been to church, and were returning home. On the way they were hailed by deceased, who asked appellant to permit him to ride behind him. Appellant was riding a horse at the time, and consented to the arrangement. The deceased got up behind appellant, and was…