Powell v. State

Jordan, Presiding Judge.

The accused appeals from a conviction and sentence for his alleged participation in the burning of his automobile to defraud an insurer, in violation of the provisions of Ga. L. 1949, pp. 1118, 1122 (Code Ann. §26-2213). For previous litigation, see Powell v. State, 121 Ga. App. 57 (172 SE2d 455).

The sole connection of the accused with the offense is dependent upon the testimony of a confessed accomplice, who testified regarding discussions with Powell before the burning. Powell had said he wanted to get rid of the automobile, which had *796been damaged in a collision. The…