State v. . Deadmon

The question is this: Upon indictment for burning a barn under C. S., 4242, is evidence that another barn had burned where the defendant was living sometime prior to the burning in controversy, competent and admissible?

The point is raised by the testimony of witness Scott. It did not appear from the testimony when the fire occurred at Statesville or whether or not the defendant had insurance upon the property or not; neither did it appear as to whether or not the fire was of incendiary origin. The defendant objected to the testimony before it was offered and excepted to any statement made by…