State v. Dunn, 86 N.C. 731 (1882)

Feb. 1882 · Supreme Court of North Carolina

86 N.C. 731

In State v. Dunn, from Robeson:

The defendant was convicted for burning a gin-house and sentenced to twenty-five years’ imprisonment in the penitentiary; Held that the judgment is erroneous. The term of imprisonment in such case cannot exceed ten years. A certiorari was granted to the end that the record in the case may be reviewed. Bat. Rev., ch. 32, § 6; State v. Lawrence, 81 N. C., 522; State v. Green, 85 N. C., 600—opinion by Ashe, J.