State v. Leggett

Pee Cueiam.

Defendant offered evidence. Hence, as to defendant’s motion for judgment as in case of nonsuit, the only question is whether the court erred in the denial of the motion made by defendant at the close of all the evidence. G.S. 15-173.

The elements of the crime defined in G.S. 14-180 and the evidence required to support a conviction therefor are fully stated in S. v. Smith, 223 N.C. 199, 25 S.E. 2d 619, and cases cited. Here, the prosecutrix testified as to each essential element; and, as to each essential element, there was independent supporting evidence. Hence, defendant’s said…