Combs v. State

Appellant was the constable of his district and had in his hands a valid writ of replevin to be levied upon an automobile truck in the possession of the deceased. When the officer went to levy the writ, the deceased demurred and contrived excuses for a delay of the levy, which delay was granted by the officer. During this time the deceased appeared to- have become enraged and uttered! divers insults and threats directed towards the officer. The latter conducted himself nevertheless with patience and forbearance, making no replies in kind to- the insults and threats of the- deceased; but,…