Manning v. Commonwealth

Opinion op the Court by

Judge Helm

Dismissing appeal and affirming judgment.

Separate indictments were returned against appellants, charging each of them with the robbery of Lucian Shields on or about December 16, 1947. By agreement, the causes were tried together. The jury returned separate verdicts; one finding Manning guilty and fixing his punishment at two years in the penitentiary, the other finding Sowders guilty and fixing his punishment at two years in the penitentiary.

Each filed motion for a new trial. The motion of Sowders was overruled, and judgment of the court was in accordance with…