State v. Maynard

Robinson, Judge:

Winchester Maynard was indicted for playing cards at a public place and a place of public resort, other than a hotel or tavern, under Code, chapter 151, section 4. Trial by jury was waived, and the court heard the case upon an agreed statement of facts. It found the accused guilty, assessed a fine, and rendered judgment against him accordingly.

*523Tbe following is the statement of facts: “The defendant and as many as twenty or more persons did play at a game of cards at the building mentioned in the indictment in Wayne County, West Virginia, and within one year from the finding of…