J. C. Partin v. State

Order: 

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Supreme Court Case Name: 
J. C. Partin v. State
Case Date: 
1902
Court Origin: 
Circuit - Criminal
Cause/Crime: 
Assault with Intent to Kill

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County:

  • Decatur
Division: 
West
Number of Pages: 
33
Notes / Description: 

Partin was sentenced to 2 years. While in prison, he argued for a new trial based on his accusation that it was W. F. Warden who attacked him and provoked the fight. Partin claimed that he was defending himself. Witnesses: Ludie Herdon (?), E. J. Houston, William Lavery, Joe Fuller, S. W. Snider, Gat Burchet (?), Dr. R. M. Brown (?), Millie Wilson (colored), and Thomas Hays. 2 brads not removed. Several sheets of browned pulp paper are fragile.