Ridner v. Commonwealth

Opinion of the Court by

Hobson, Commissioner—

Reversing.

Andy Ridner, Luke Kidd, Carl Ridner, and Cleo Ridner were indicted for the offense of maliciously shooting’ another with intent to kill. Andy Ridner demurred to the indictment. His demurrer was overruled. The case came on for trial; he was found guilty and his punishment was fixed at two years’ imprisonment. He appeals.

The first question made on the appeal is that the court should have sustained appellant’s demurrer to the indictment. The offense is set out in the indictment in these words:

“The said Andy Ridner, Luke Kidd, Carl Ridner and…