Albritten v. Commonwealth

Opinion op the Court by

Chiep Justice Clay—

Reversing.

Claudius Albritten was convicted under an indictment charging him with the offense of selling intoxicating liquor and of having theretofore been convicted of the unlawful possession of intoxicating liquor, and his punishment was fixed at one year’s imprisonment. He appeals.

One witness testified that within the time alleged in the indictment he purchased intoxicating liquor from appellant. On the other hand, appellant denied making the sale. There being one witness on each side, there can be no doubt that the question of appellant’s guilt of…