Sullivan v. Commonwealth

Opinion op the Court by

William Rogers Clay, Commissioner

Affirming.

Scott Sullivan and others were indicted for the crime of confederating and banding themselves together for the purpose of intimidating, alarming and disturbing another person. On a separate trial he was found guilty by the jury and his punishment fixed at confinement in the penitentiary for not less than one year and not more than one year and a day. He appeals.

Briefly stated, the facts are as follows: Erastus Antle held the office of justice of the peace in the county of Bussell. Pursuant to affidavits filed under subsection…