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State v. Toney

Citations

  • 15 S.C. 409
  • 1881 S.C. LEXIS 87

Syllabus

<p>1. It is not necessary to a conviction of malicious trespass for injuring a cow, to prove malice towards the owner of the cow. State v. Doig, 2 Riali, 179, recognized and followed,</p> <p>2. The capacity of an infant under fourteen years of age to commit the crime of malicious trespass is a question to be determined from the facts of the case; independent evidence of such capacity is not essential.</p>

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  • appeal of a conviction for malicious trespass obtained at a jury trial

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Judges: McGowan, McIybr, Simpson

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