State v. Gibbs

The defendant challenges the sufficiency of the evidence to carry the ease to the jury on each count over his motions for judgment as of nonsuit. This is the essence of the appeal.

The evidence relied on by the State may be summarized as follows: The arresting officers found two half-gallon jars of nontax-paid liquor in an old stable building located some 25 or 30 feet from the back door of the defendant’s home. The defendant was not at home when the officers reached the premises, but he arrived a few minutes later and was present when the liquor was found. The defendant owned the residence…