State v. Hovis

Tbe single question presented for decision is tbe sufficiency of tbe evidence to overcome tbe demurrer and to withstand tbe motion for a directed verdict. Tbe rulings of tbe trial court were favorable to tbe State, and we are disposed to approve.

It is true tbe evidence is not all one way and it was offered by tbe prosecution — the defendant electing not to go upon tbe witness stand or to offer any evidence — nevertheless it is tbe rule with us that on demurrer to tbe evidence or motion for directed verdict tbe State is entitled to have tbe evidence considered in its most favorable light,…