State v. Littlejohn

The principal assignment of error relates to the admission in evidence, as against all of the defendants and over their objection, of a purported declaration of defendant Moore made after his arrest, and made in the absence of the other defendants. The declaration was made to P. L. Barnette, owner of the stolen tires, and to police officers.

The declaration was to this effect: Moore received an “order” for some tires from a man who resided in or near Landrum, S. C. On Sunday, 7 June 1964, Moore and the' Littlejohns were together and discussed the “deal.” They were at the home of LeRoy…