Snead v. State

Appellant was convicted of murder in the second degree; the jury assessing his penalty at 20 years’ confinement in the penitentiary.

The evidence introduced by the state will show murder in the second degree. That introduced by the defendant raised clearly the issue of manslaughter and self-defense. Appellant was the day manager of a pool hall and billiard room. The deceased went into this billiard room on the occasion of the trouble and paid five cents for the privilege of practicing on one of the tables. Under the rules of the house, by paying the five cents the party would be entitled to…