Huff v. Commonwealth

Opinion of the Court by

Judge Clay

Reversing.

Maynard Huff, John Lewis; and Ray Miniard were jointly indicted for the murder of Bill Nolen. Huff was found guilty, of reckless shooting,, and his punishment fixed at .four.years-in prison.,- He-appeals. ' ; .

The facts are these: On Christmas' Eve, 1931, Huff, John .Lewis, Ray,Miniard, ,and Bill Nolen called at the home of Ben Miniard, where they remained until about 10 o’clock chatting and playing t games with Miniard’s daughters... While, there, the .four.. boys , partook of a small amount of moonshine out of .a pint-bottle belonging to, Bill…