Wellons v. State

While error is assigned on the general grounds, it is not seriously contended by distinguished counsel for the defendant, that the evidence does not sustain the verdict on the general grounds. Therefore, we will not here discuss the general grounds other than to say that the evidence sustains the verdict in the instant case.

But it is earnestly and learnedly contended that the verdict in the instant case should be set aside because the court erred in sustaining the motion to strike the plea of autrefois convict under the provisions of the Constitution. Code, § 2-108. The only decision in this…