State v. Biggs

Tbe question for decision is whether tbe statements in tbe nature of confessions made by tbe defendants were properly admitted in evidence. S. v. Exum, 213 N. C., 16, 195 S. E., 7. Tbe answer depends on whether tbe law pronounces them voluntary or involuntary. S. v. Farrell, 223 N. C., 804.

It is conceded that if tbe evidence in respect of tbe voluntariness of the statements were merely in conflict, tbe court’s determination would be conclusive on appeal. S. v. Hairston, 222 N. C., 455, 23 S. E. (2d), 885; S. v. Smith, 221 N. C., 400, 20 S. E. (2d), 360; S. v. Whitener, 191 N. C., 659, 132 S.…