Blackwell v. State

Candler, ,T.

1. The' use of profane and violent language by two persons, each to the other, although in a public place, is not sufficient, without more, to constitute an affray under the laws of this State ; but the offense is made out by proof of the conduct, indicated, under the circumstances mentioned, indulged' in by both parties and accompanied by such acts as drawing a razor, making a threatening gesture with a plank, and taking hold of each other, by which conduct citizens are terrorized and disturbed; it not appearing that either party was justifiable in all that he did. Hawkins v.…