Allen v. Commonwealth

Opinion op the Court by

Judge CarRoll

— Reversing.

On August 7, 1915, Grover Blanton was shot and wounded by Elihu Allen, the appellant, and died from the effects of the wounds a few hours afterwards. On the same day Allen was placed in the jail of Breathitt county and remained there until his trial. On Monday, August 16, the grand jury of the county returned an indictment against him charging him with the murder of Blanton, and his trial was set for and commenced on Thursday, August 19th. On the trial he was convicted and his punishment fised at imprisonment for life.

Several grounds are relied…