Sams v. Commonwealth

.Opinion of the Court by

Commissioner Hobson

Affirming.

A. L. Sams was indicted for selling Jamaica ginger for intoxicating beverage purposes. He demurred to the indictment. His demurrer was overruled. He entered a plea of not guilty and the evidence being heard the jury found him guilty and fixed his punishment at a fine of $300.00 and sixty days ’ imprisonment. He filed grounds for a new trial, which were overruled, and he appeals. The indictment is in these words:

“The grand jury of Madison county, in the name and by the authority of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, accuse A. L. Sams of the…