Hill v. Commonwealth

Opinion of the Court by

Judge Clarke

Affirming.

The defendant Wolford Hill was convicted of murdering Luther Hatfield and his punishment fixed at confinement in the penitentiary -for life.

*478For reversal of the judgment it is insisted:

1. That error was committed in refusing a continuance,(a) Because there was no regular jury impanelled.(b) Because appellant did not have a'reasonable opportunity to prepare for trial.

2. That the verdict of the jury was largely based upon circumstantial evidence and is not supported by sufficient evidence.

3. Errors in admission of testimony and failure to admonish as…