Riddell v. Commonwealth ex rel. Kash

SIMS, Justice.

This appeal is prosecuted by Dan Rid-dell from a judgment of the Estill -Circuit Court wherein the chancellor declared a forfeiture of five lots owned by Riddell in the town of Irvine, upon which are located a couple of small houses and residences. The forfeiture action was brought pursuant to KRS 242.310 and 242.320. Reversal of the judgment is sought on the ground that the evidence is not sufficient to show appellant, the owner of the property, knew it was being used in violation of the statutes.

There is practically no contrariety in the proof. Twelve lots were sold in Irvine…