People v. Kynerd

Defendant Kynerd on May 21, 1943, was convicted of the offense of assault with a dangerous weapon committed on March 5, 1943. He was sentenced on June 4, 1943, to the State prison of southern Michigan for a term of not less than 3 nor more than 4 years. Defendant appeals from the judgment.

Defendant Kynerd, hereinafter referred to as defendant, was tried jointly with John Matheny under Act No. 328, § 82, Pub. Acts 1931 (Comp. Laws Supp. 1940, § 17115-82, Stat. Ann. § 28.277).

Plaintiff’s claim is as follows: The two defendants came into the Ford tavern in the city of Lansing on the evening of…