SMITH v. STATE

No. 41229.

237 Miss. 626 (1959)

114 So.2d 676

SMITH v. STATE.

Supreme Court of Mississippi.

October 5, 1959.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Fountain D. Dawson, Greenville, for appellant.

G. Garland Lyell, Jr., Asst. Atty. Gen., Jackson, for appellee.


GILLESPIE, J.

Judson Smith was indicted, tried, and convicted of the murder of Earl Pope. The evidence justified the jury in finding the facts as next stated.

Robb's Lounge is a "night spot" located near Greenville. On the night in question, a number of persons were engaged in gambling in a room adjoining the main club room. Among those so engaged were appellant, Judson "Painter Man" Smith, Johnny "Diddy" Lewis,...

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