Judgment reversed, on the law and as a matter of discretion in the interest of justice, and new trial ordered.
On February 5, 1977 complainant, who was renting a room in the defendant's home, got into an argument with the defendant over unpaid rent and a scuffle ensued. Complainant then walked upstairs to his room, whereupon the defendant picked up a knife and followed him. Defendant testified that as he "pushed [open] the door" to complainant's room, the complainant...
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