Holland v. State
Supreme Court of Georgia
Indictment for burglary. Before Judge Felton. Bibb superior court. December 20, 1900.
1Opinion of the CourtLittle, J.
1. While evidence that a dwelling-house was temporarily left by the occupant; that the doors were locked and the windows securely fastened; that while in this condition it was entered and valuable goods were taken •therefrom; that there were no visible signs which indicated how the entrance was effected ; that the stolen goods soon after the larceny were found in the possession of the accused ; that on her arrest there was found concealed in the lining of her hat, which she attempted to throw away, a key which easily unlocked a door of the house which had been entered, is circumstantial, it…
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