Hatfield v. Commonwealth

Opinion op the Court by

Judge Clay

— Reversing.

This is an appeal from a judgment imposing on appellant a fine of $100 on a charge of striking and wounding with intent to kill.

Appellant was the marshal of the town of Martin, in Floyd county, and Thomas Fitzpatrick was postmaster. One evening during the month of October, 1931, there was a dance in the town. After closing his office, Fitzpatrick rode in his car to the hall where the dance was in progress. On his arrival he loaned his car to a boy, who stated that he would return it in a few minutes. According to Fitzpatrick, appellant approached…