State v. . Edmonds

As to the motion for a nonsuit, the refusal of which is the basis of exceptions Nos. 1 and 4: ¥e must construe the evidence most favorably to the State, in passing upon such a motion, is the invariable rule of the law. Lynch v. Dewey, 175 N. C., 152. It is obvious from the above short recapitulation of the evidence that the defendant was the only person who had any motive for setting fire to this store and the goods. It also appears that he had an opportunity to set fire to them, when he returned to the store alone. It is obvious, also, from the use of kerosene oil, that the goods were…