Sherley v. Commonwealth

STEINFELD, Judge.

On June 1, 1966, Betty Lou Sherley was convicted of “unlawfully possessing intoxicating beverages in dry territory, * * * ”. Motion for a new trial was timely made and was overruled. Notice of appeal was given in the following form: “The Commonwealth of Kentucky is hereby notified that the Defendant, Betty Lou Sherley, does hereby appeal to the Court of Appeals the Order entered June 3, 1966, denying her Motion for a New Trial.” The statement of appeal filed in this Court shows that this was not an appeal from the order “denying her Motion for a New Trial” but on the contrary…