TAYLOR v. STATE


369 S.W.2d 385 (1963)

John TAYLOR v. STATE of Tennessee.

Supreme Court of Tennessee.

Rehearing Denied July 15, 1963.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

William D. Grugett, Covington, for plaintiff in error.

George F. McCanless, Atty. Gen., Thomas E. Fox, Asst. Atty. Gen., Nashville, for the State.


BURNETT, Chief Justice.

Taylor was convicted of an assault with intent to commit manslaughter and sentenced to serve from one (1) to five (5) years in the State penitentiary and to pay a fine of $500.00. From this sentence he has seasonably appealed, able briefs have been filed and arguments heard. After a thorough study of the matter, we now have the case for disposition.

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