Supreme Court of North Carolina, 1948

State v. . Daniel

State v. . Daniel
Supreme Court of North Carolina · Decided February 25, 1948 · Stacy
46 S.E.2d 312; 228 N.C. 536; 1948 N.C. LEXIS 263 (South Eastern Reporter, Second Series)

State v. . Daniel

Opinion of the Court

Stacy, C. J.

"While the transcript is somewhat deficient, as well as wanting in clarity, we think enough appears on the record, especially in view of the recitals in the judgment, to give us jurisdiction of the appeal. Hence, the motion to dismiss will be overruled. S. v. Daniel, 121 N. C., 574, 28 S. E., 255; S. v. Butts, 91 N. C., 524.

In addition to the peremptoriness of the charge, which seems to have silenced the jury, S. v. Godwin, 227 N. C., 449, 42 S. E. (2d), 617, there is neither plea nor verdict to support the judgment. S. v. Walters, 208 N. C., 391, 180 S. E., 664.

A new trial seems necessary. It is so ordered. See Blake v. Smith, 163 N. C., 274, 79 S. E., 596.

New trial.

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