The PEOPLE v. Golliday

William Reddik and Clifford Golliday in Cook County were jointly charged with the sale of narcotic drugs to Alonzo Anderson on March 16, 1959. Both defendants waived trial by jury and were tried jointly by the court who found them both guilty and sentenced each to the Illinois State Penitentiary for a minimum of ten and a maximum of twelve years. Only Golliday is interested in this review.

The sole issue presented for our consideration is the sufficiency of the proof. Therefore, a rather complete evidentiary discussion is appropriate.

The prosecution relied upon the testimony of three police…