State v. . Pierce

Tbe defendant introduced no evidence, but at tbe close of the State’s evidence moved for judgment of nonsuit. C. S., 4643. Tbe court below overruled tbe motion. In tbis we think there was no error. On a motion to nonsuit, tbe evidence is to be taken in tbe light most favorable to tbe State, and it is entitled to tbe benefit of every reasonable intendment upon tbe evidence, and every reasonable inference to be drawn therefrom. We think there was more than a scintilla of evidence, and tbe evidence, both direct and circumstantial, amply sufficient to be submitted to tbe jury. S. v. Sigmon, 190…