Lively v. State

The plaintiff in error, Eugene Lively, in this -opinion Referred to as the defendant, on the 27th day of September, 1919, was found guilty of murder, and his punishment was assessed at imprisonment for life in the state penitentiary. The defendant was charged with the murder of Ed Welborn on the 22d day of July, 1918.

The evidence shows that previous to the killing of Wel-'born he and the defendant lived on adjoining farms, about ■eight miles north of Coalgate. Both were engaged in farming and stock raising, and had been close personal friends. Their families were friendly and frequently…