State v. . Sauls

Though punishable by tbe ecclesiastical courts of England as an offense against good morals, incest was not indictable at common law. It was made a felony in this State by tbe act of 1879. C. S., 4337, 4338; S. v. Keesler, 78 N. C., 469; S. v. Gutshall, 109 N. C., 764, 774; S. v. Brittain, 117 N. C., 783. As it is of statutory origin an indictment therefor must charge a crime substantially within tbe terms of tbe statute. Tbe act denounced as a felony is carnal intercourse between grandparent and grandchild, parent and child, and brother and sister of tbe half or whole blood. Sec. 4337. Tbe…