Bright v. Commonwealth

Opinion op the Court by

Commissioner Hobson—

Reversing.

Pallie Bright was shot and killed by her husband, Sanford Bright, on January 29, 1929. He was at once arrested and placed in jail without bond. On March 4, he was indicted. On March 21, the case was called for trial. The defendant filed affidavit for continuance supported by the affidavits of his attorneys. The motion was overruled. The trial was had, resulting in a verdict finding him guilty and fixing bis punishment at death. He appeals, earnestly urging as grounds for reversal: The refusal of the court to grant him a continuance, the…