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      "STATE v. FRED T. MILLS."
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        "text": "YalektiNE, J.\nA witness for tbe State was asked if be knew tbe general character and reputation of tbe defendant. He replied: \u201cIt is good with tbe exception of dealing in whiskey.\u201d\nIt is well settled in this jurisdiction that a witness, who is questioned only as to defendant\u2019s general character, may qualify and explain bis answer. S. v. McLawhorn, 195 N.C. 327, 141 S.E. 883; S. v. Saleeby, 183 N.C. 740, 110 S.E. 844; S. v. Mills, 184 N.C. 694, 114 S.E. 314; S. v. Reagan, 185 N.C. 710, 117 S.E. 1; S. v. Fleming, 194 N.C. 42, 138 S.E. 342; S. v. Pridgen, 194 N.C. 795, 139 S.E. 601; S. v. Butler, 177 N.C. 585, 98 S.E. 821; Stansbury, N. C. Evidence, Sec. 114.\nThere was sufficient evidence to support tbe verdict of guilty upon tbe charge of unlawful possession of intoxicating liquor for tbe purpose of sale. S. v. Carlson, 171 N.C. 818, 89 S.E. 30; S. v. Mann, 219 N.C. 212, 13 S.E. 2d 247; S. v. Johnson, 220 N.C. 773, 18 S.E. 2d 358; G.S. 15-173.\nHence, tbe judgment of tbe court below must stand.\nNo error.",
        "type": "majority",
        "author": "YalektiNE, J."
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    "attorneys": [
      "Attorney-General McMullan and Assistant Attorney-General Bruton for the State.",
      "I. G. Crawford, Robert R. Reynolds, and Lawrence G. Stoker for defendant, appellant."
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    "head_matter": "STATE v. FRED T. MILLS.\n(Filed 5 March, 1952.)\n1. Criminal Law \u00a7 40a\u2014\nThe witness, in reply to a question as to the defendant\u2019s general character, stated that it was good \u201cwith the exception of dealing in whiskey.\u201d Held: The answer is not a proper subject of exception, since a witness may voluntarily qualify and explain his character testimony.\n2. Intoxicating Liquor \u00a7 9d\u2014\nEvidence in this case held sufficient to support a verdict of guilty of unlawful possession of intoxicating liquor for the purpose of sale.\nAppeal by defendant from Bojbitt, J., and a jury, Regular September 1951 Criminal Term, McDowell.\nTbe defendant was found guilty by a jury of tbe unlawful possession of intoxicating liquor for tbe purpose of sale. All other counts in tbe bill of indictment were disposed of by judgment as of nonsuit.\nAttorney-General McMullan and Assistant Attorney-General Bruton for the State.\nI. G. Crawford, Robert R. Reynolds, and Lawrence G. Stoker for defendant, appellant."
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