Cade v. State

MORROW, Presiding Judge.

The conviction is for manslaughter; punishment fixed at confinement in the penitentiary for a period of five years.

There was evidence of previous unpleasant relations and threats by the deceased. Cade, riding horseback and possessed of a rifle, was near the home of Peterson, the deceased, when they met. A conversation ensued. Cade, desiring to avoid a difficulty started to ride away. Deceased followed, and using an oath, told appellant: “Don’t send your woman to talk to me.” Cade laid his hand on his gun and deceased told him to take it off or he would kill him, using…