Hathcock v. State

Johnny Hathcock was charged with adultery and fornication, in that he being a married man, and one Louise Kent being an unmarried woman, did, on August 19, 1936, have sexual intercourse. The jury returned a verdict finding him guilty, and exceptions are taken to the overruling of his motion for new trial.

The evidence of the State made out the following case: The defendant intermarried with Vera May Smith in March, 1925. They separated in June, 1934, and in October or November, 1935, she obtained a divorce. On the 29th day of October, 1934, the defendant entered into a ceremonial marriage with…