Cannon v. State

Nichols, Presiding Judge.

The defendant was tried and convicted for the offense of burglary of the “storehouse and place of business of U. S. Mosaic Tile Co., Inc., where valuable goods were contained, within intent to steal.” A motion for new trial was overruled and on appeal the sole contention of the defendant is that there was no evidence “that the place alleged to have been burglarized contained any articles of value or that any goods contained therein have any value.” Held:

1. “A part of the offense of burglary under Code § 26-2401 is as follows: ‘Burglary is the breaking and entering…