State v. Harrelson

The assignments of error, based upon exceptions to denial of motions of defendants for judgment as of nonsuit, appear to be well taken. The evidence offered upon the trial in Superior Court is insufficient to support a verdict of guilty as to either defendant on either count. S. v. Webb, 233 N.C. 382, 64 S.E. 2d 268; S. v. McLamb, 236 N.C. 287, 72 S.E. 2d 656.

In this State it is unlawful for any person to possess any intoxicating liquor for the purpose of sale. G.S. 18-2. Defendants are charged with violation of this statute. Their pleas of not guilty put in issue every element of the offense…