Hampton v. State

The defendant, plaintiff in error, was informed against, tried and found guilty of maliciously shooting one Loretta Hampton with intent to kill, wound and maim her. He brings the cause here assigning error in several particulars. We affirm the judgment of the trial court.

Defendant and Loretta Hampton were formerly husband and wife, they having been separated by divorce. The shooting occurred outdoors in the yard of the home of Mrs. Hampton about 12:15 or 12:30 a. m., May 30, 1946. That Mrs. Hampton was shot by a repeating shotgun in the hands of defendant is not disputed. The defense was that…