Strand Amusement Company v. Commonwealth

Opinion of the Court by

Stanley, Commissioner

Reversing.

The appellant, a corporation, has filed motions for appeals in three cases in which it has been convicted of violating the Sunday closing law by reason of having operated moving picture theaters in Owensboro on different Sundays. The fines inflicted by juries are $250, $225, and $135, respectively. The motions are sustained, and the appeals granted. Disposition of them will be made in one opinion.

The pertinent portion of the statute, section 1321, which the appellant has violated, is as follows:

“No work or business shalí be done on the…