Ward v. Commonwealth

Opinion of the Court by

Judge Rees

Reversing.

W. J. Ward was convicted under the provisions of section 1213a, Kentucky Statutes, 1926 Supplement, of the crime of uttering a “cold check.” On this appeal he ■urges several grounds for reversal, among others, that the court erred, in overruling-a demurrer to the indictment,, in refusing to permit him to introduce competent evidence in his behalf and in overruling his motion for a directed verdict"!

On July 30, 1927, the prosecuting- witness, Creen Blair, sold at auction a number of houses and lots in or near Paintsville. Appellant purchased, for…