Robinson v. Commonwealth

Augustine Robinson was indicted under Code, section 4402 (Michie), commonly known aS the maiming statute, found guilty by a jury and his punishment fixed at a jail sentence of six months and a fine of $50 and costs. Judgment was entered on the verdict.

Stripped of immaterial details, the evidence, which we think amply supports the verdict, may be stated thus: Clarence Phillips testified that he was visiting in the home of Ella Kinney on the evening of November 14, 1946. While there the accused arrived and they exchanged greetings. Phillips testified that he asked the accused to pay him…