California Court of Appeal March 26, 1981, Crim. 19302 (People v. Burton)

Opinion

CALDECOTT, P. J.

George Edward Burton appeals from a judgment of conviction, following a jury trial, of violation of Penal Code section 245, subdivision (a).

On July 5, 1977, appellant and the victim were employed as ware-housemen on the receiving dock at Montgomery Ward. A disagreement arose between them and the victim was severely beaten by appellant with a lead pipe.