Finley v. Commonwealth

CULLEN, Commissioner.

J. L. Finley was convicted of uttering a forged instrument, in violation of KRS 434.130, and his punishment was fixed at two years’ confinement in the penitentiary. He appeals, asserting numerous grounds of' error. • ■

J. L. Finley and his brother Charles had executed a note to the First National Bank of Williamsburg, in the amount-of $600. When the note became due, $300- was paid by J. L. and a renewal note for $300, signed by both the brothers, was executed. When: the renewal note fell due, the bank notified J. L. and sent him a form for a second renewal note. Charles…