West v. State

BEAUCHAMP, Judge.

*503Vance West was convicted for murder without malice and assessed a penalty of five years in the penitentiary.

Appellant had operated a cafe in Bandera in partnership with Bink West, the deceased, and another party named Morse. Bink West was the manager, at a salary of $300.00 per month, and was assisted by a friend of his, generally called “Gunner” High. This partnership lasted only a few months during which time there is evidence of many differences of opinion, which culminated in appellant and Morse buying the interest of Bink West. The contract of sale was made and checks…