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