Key v. Commonwealth

HOGG, Judge.

Appellant, Willis Key, was convicted of the voluntary manslaughter of Cecil Brown and his punishment fixed at confinement in the penitentiary for a period of two and one-half years. On this appeal, appellant urges that: (1) The court erred in overruling the demurrer to the indictment; (2) he was prejudiced by the admission of evidence, over his objection, as to the operation of the automobile in which he was riding prior to the collision; and (3) the court erroneously allowed the display of exhibits to his prejudice.

At approximately 11:50 on the slightly rainy night of January 8,…