People v. Taylor

The respondent was convicted of the crime of entering the barn of one Hugh Erazier, in the daytime, with intent to commit the crime of larceny. Twelve fleeces of wool were stolen from the barn. The evidence on the part of the people convinced the jury of the defendant’s guilt. It was sufficient to sustain the verdict if the jury believed the witnesses, and it is evident that they did.

Certain errors are alleged, which will now be considered.

1. At the opening of court, on the first day of the term, the names of the jurors were called, and the judge gave them some preliminary instructions on…