Powell v. Commonwealth

Opinion of the Court by

Judge Clay

Reversing.

Harvey Powell appeals from a judgment convicting him of seduction under promise of marriage, and fixing Ms punishment at two years’ imprisonment.

According to the evidence of the prosecuting witness, she first met appellant at an ice cream supper in June or July, 1931, and they became engaged about tho 1st of September, 1931. After they became engaged, he had intercourse with her twice, the first time about November 1st, and the second time about November 15, 1931. On the other hand appellant testified that he never at any time had intercourse with…