Ramsey v. Commonwealth

On July 2, 1957, Harry Lucas Ramsey was found guilty by a jury and sentenced to confinement in the penitentiary for one year on an indictment charging that on February 13, 1957 he did wilfully, maliciously and feloniously set fire to or burn his dwelling house, with goods and chattels therein, which were insured at the time against loss or damage by fire, with intent to injure the insurer. § 18-158, Code 1950. Ramsey’s motion to set aside the verdict was overruled and judgment was entered thereon.

The evidence may be summarized as follows:

Ramsey purchased an old building for $250. With the…