Henderson v. State

Wyatt, Justice.

The only question presented in so far as the general grounds are concerned is whether or not the evidence was sufficient to sustain a conviction of robbery by open force and violence. It is conceded by counsel for the plaintiff in error that the evidence was sufficient to sustain a conviction of robbery by intimidation.

The evidence, in so far as it illustrates the question here involved, was in substance to the effect that in the late afternoon, the family of Mr. and Mrs. David Lyle were seated at the table eating a meal when the plaintiff in error suddenly appeared in the door…