Hall v. Commonwealth

Opinion of the Court by

Judge Clarke

Beversing.

Upon their trial, charged with the murder of Hawk Stumbo, the appellants, H. B. Hall, Jethro Hall, and Dewey Hall, were convicted of manslaughter, and their punishment fixed at confinement in the penitentiary for 21, three and two years, respectively.

H. B. and Jethro Hall are brothers, and Dewey is the son of the latter. H. C. Hall, a brother of H. B. and Jethro, was jointly indicted and tried with them, and acquitted.

For reversal of the judgment, appellants complain that (1) the court erred in refusing to direct the acquittal of Jethro and Dewey,…