State v. . Griffin

Pending the appeal, and immediately before the argument, the defendant filed a written motion for a new trial on the ground of newly discovered evidence. The motion, of course, must be denied. In S. v. Lilliston, 141 N. C., 857, it is said that because the Court has no jurisdiction it has never entertained a motion of this kind, and that by uniformity of practice and decision the point has been definitely settled against the defendant’s present contention. There are many cases to this effect. S. v. Flood, post (per curiam); S. v. Hartsfield, 188 N. C., 357; S. v. Williams, 185 N. C., 643,…