Supreme Court of Arkansas May 31, 1915 (Harris v. State)

Wood, J.,

(after stating the facts). Giving the evidence its strongest probative force in favor of the finding of the jury, it is still not sufficient to sustain the verdict for murder in the first degree. The burden of proof was on the State.

(1) There is no testimony tending to show that prior to the shooting the appellant harbored any malice or ill will toward John Daniels.