Allison v. Commonwealth

Opinion of the Court by

Commissioner Sandidge

Reversing.

Appellant was convicted in the Lawrence circuit court of the offense of suffering gaining on premises under his control and sentenced to a fine of $200. He moves this court for an appeal, and asks that judgment be reversed upon the grounds hereinafter discussed.

The offense of which appellant was convicted is denounced by section 1978, Kentucky Statutes, which reads:

“Whoever shall suffer any game whatever at which money or property is won or lost, to be played in a house, boat, float, or on premises in his occupation or under his control,…