State v. Chambers

NEELY, Chief Justice.

Eleanor Chambers appeals from her conviction by a jury, on 17 November 1993, of first degree arson, by procuring the burning of her home in violation of W.Va.Code 61-3-1 [1935]. The trial court sentenced Mrs. Chambers to not less than two nor more than •twenty years in the West Virginia State Penitentiary. Execution of the sentence was stayed pending this appeal.

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In January 1993, Mrs. Chambers bought a house for $17,000 from her brother, John Bryant. She made a $2,000 down payment and agreed to make payments of $134.96 each month until the house was purchased. Mrs.…