Bourne v. Commonwealth

Opinion of the Court by

Commissioner Stanley

Affirming.

This appeal is by Sam Bourne from a conviction of manslaughter and sentence of fifteen years in prison for the killing of Hugh Wayne. The major ground relied on for a reversal of the judgment is that the verdict is flagrantly against the evidence. This requires a statement of the evidence more or less full. Yet a clear understanding of the facts can hardly be had from the record because of their presentation through demonstrations and illustrations rather than descriptive words.

The homicide occurred shortly after 6 o ’clock in the evening…