People v. Paxton

On May 7, 1971, the defendant was convicted of manslaughter by a jury. MCLA 750.321; MSA 28.553.

Testimony at trial indicated that in the early afternoon of January 21, 1971, the victim, defendant’s husband, and a friend left work, bought some liquor, and went to the victim’s home, where they spent some time libating themselves and watching television. A quarrel developed when the defendant attempted to leave the house to visit her mother, and was physically restrained from doing so by her husband. Evidence further indicated that some physical abuse was directed against the defendant by the…