State v. Ruffin

The appellant was convicted of manslaughter in the Circuit Court of Howell County and his punishment assessed at a fine of $250 and six months’ imprisonment in the county jail, for the killing of a young woman, Lillian Luna, through his culpable negligence in driving an automobile which turned over while he and Miss Luna and another couple were riding therein. The State’s contentions were that appellant was under the influence of intoxicating liquor and was driving recklessly. The appellant denies that and insists the State failed to make a case for the jury.

The appellant and the deceased…