Legal Opinion

Collins v. State

Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas

Decided April 13, 1904No. 2761PublishedCited by 4 opinions

The facts are sufficiently stated in the opinion.

1Opinion of the Court

DAVIDSObT, Presiding Judge.

This conviction was for assault with intent to murder. The evidence discloses while a dance was in progress on the night of the difficulty, and while the parties were promenading, appellant Collins "blockaded the promenade.” The assaulted party asked appellant why he did not promenade. He replied he did not have to; that he would promenade when he got ready. The brother of appellant walked over towards the alleged injured party, and said, "What is that about promenading ? If you want to fight I brought that game to Texas.” Appellant’s brother was then going in the…

2Cited by4 opinions

  1. Holcomb v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1924
  2. Martinez v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1941
  3. Vega v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1925
  4. Britton v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1923

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