Mason v. State

MORROW, Presiding Judge.

— The The offense is manslaughter; punishment fixed at confinement in the penitentiary for a period of two years.

The facts are stated in -the opinions on the former appeals. See Mason v. State, 85 Texas Crim. Rep., 254, and 88 Texas Crim. Rep., 642.

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