State v. Jackson

STRUCKMEYER, Justice.

Alvord Jackson was charged and convicted, of murder in the second degree for the admitted shooting of one George Evans. His appeal presents questions concerning the rejection of testimony and the instructions to the jury on the issue of self-defense.

The nature of the appeal requires a somewhat detailed statement of the evidence. Defendant and Evans were both residents of McNary, Arizona, being employed by and living on the premises of Southwest Lumber Industries. On the premises was also a building described as the American Legion Club which contained a cafe, a barber…