The main issue in this case, where appellant has been convicted of murder in the second degree, is whether he acted in self-defense. In turn this depends on the proof of appellant's contention that the deceased had a pistol drawn when appellant shot him.
One witness for appellant testified to this effect; but several prosecution witnesses testified decedent did not have a pistol in hand when...
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