PER CURIAM.
The issue in this case is whether the district court abused its discretion in refusing to grant defendant-appellant a continuance.
Appellant is an elderly man, gravely afflicted with high blood pressure. On July 18, 1960, he was confined to the hospital because of this condition, and, at that time, on oral motion of his counsel, the case was continued.
At the October 1960 term, the case was assigned for trial on March 21, 1961. Counsel...
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