State v. Fox

Defendants rely on their motions to nonsuit. Did the court err when it refused to allow the motions? To answer correctly, *194it is necessary to ascertain exactly what crime is charged and what evidence, if any, tends to establish the commission of that crime.

The Solicitor, at the beginning of the trial, said it was stipulated by counsel for defendants that sec. 18-58 of the City Code of Greensboro, entitled “Obstructing Streets or sidewalks,” reads: “It shall be unlawful to obstruct or block any street or sidewalk without a written permit therefor from the city manager.” The Solicitor then said:…