Davis v. Commonwealth

Opinion of the Court by

Stanley, Commissioner — ■

Reversing.

Alvin H. Davis appeals from a judgment of conviction of uttering a forged check and penalty of four years’ imprisonment. His sole ground for reversal is that the verdict is not supported by the evidence.

Perry Scott testified that on Saturday evening of August 30, 1941, a stranger came to his place of business and inquired about buying 100 day-old red chicks. Being told that he would not have any until Tuesday, the stranger stated that he would pay for them and his wife would later call for them. He presented a check purporting to be…