Maupin v. State

John P. Maupin was convicted on a presentment for carrying arms unlawfully. He has appealed in error.

The contention of his counsel is that the verdict is not supported by the evidence, and on that ground alone reversal and new trial are sought.

Only three witnesses testified before the jury: William Curtis for the State, and - Maupin and the defendant for the defense. Curtis stated, in substance, that he was at the grist-mill, of the *368defendant a short time before the finding of the presentment; that the defendant proposed to sell him some furniture then in the mill; that while “leaning over”…