Cundiff v. State

The appellant is under conviction for the offense of an assault with the intent to murder, and punishment fixed at confinement in the penitentiary for 10 years.

[1, 2] The record is not accompanied by statement of facts. A bill of exceptions was taken to the refusal of the court to permit the appellant to prove by the appellant’s own testimony that his reputation for truth and veracity was good; also to the refusal of the court to permit him to give like testimony with reference to his general reputation for honesty and fair dealing, and with reference to being a peaceable, law-abiding man.…