Simpson v. Commonwealth

Opinion op the Court by

Chiep Justice Hurt- -

Affirming.

The appellant was indicted for a violation of section 2554a-l, Kentucky Statutes, which is a section of the prohibition law of 1920. The indictment accused the appellant of two offenses, the unlawful selling and unlawful giving- away of spirituous liquors, for purposes other than sacramental, medicinal, scientific or mechanical, but, no objection was made to the indictment by demurrer or otherwise. A plea of not guilty was entered, and a trial by jury was waived, and the action was submitted to the court for judgment upon the law and…