Mitchell v. State

Stanley Mitchell and James Washington have appealed in error from a joint conviction. for the larceny of twenty dollars, the money of Patton Walker, the prosecutor.

They seek a reversal upon three grounds: (1) Because the trial Judge refused them a continuance; (2) because he refused them a severance; (3) because the evidence, as they contend, does not sustain the verdict.

First. — The motion for continuance was properly disallowed, because not supported by an affidavit.

Second. — The application for a severance was properly disallowed for the same reason.

Third. — It is well established by the…