The People v. Grady

The defendant, Frank Grady, was indicted in the criminal court of Cook county for the murder of Allen Green. A jury found him guilty and fixed his punishment at fourteen years’ imprisonment in the penitentiary. Motions for a new trial and in arrest of judgment were overruled, and judgment entered on the verdict. Defendant prosecutes this writ of error.

The homicide occurred shortly before 2 :oo A.M., Janu28, 1942. Defendant and a companion, Maxine Glass, had been drinking in the Subway Lounge, 3524 Indiana avenue, Chicago. A dispute arose between them which was resumed on the sidewalk in front…