State v. Brand

*487The opinion of the court was delivered by

PiTNEY, CHANCELLOR.

The defendants were convicted in the Mercer Quarter Sessions upon an indictment charging that they did willfully and maliciously aid, counsel, procure and consent to the setting fire to and burning of certain goods, wares and merchandise, which at the time were insured against loss or damage by fire, with intent to prejudice certain insurance companies mentioned in the several counts of the indictment. The Supreme Court upon error affirmed tire conviction, and the defendants have sued out writs of error from this court.

It is argued…