55 Ga. 220 | Ga. | 1875
The defendant moved for a new trial in this case on two grounds: 1st. That he was convicted on the testimony of an accomplice without corroborating proof; and 2d. That there is no evidence to sustain the finding of-the jury that the stolen goods were wmrth more than $50 00, so as to make the offense a felony.
The court overruled the motion on both grounds, and defendant excepted and assigns error'here thereon.
The defendant made his escape from the officer of the law, fled to Alabama, was brought back upon the requisition of the governor; the jury have found him guilty, the presiding judge before wbom the trial was had approves the verdict, and we are unwilling to interfere'with the verdict of the jury and the discretion of the court.
Judgment affirmed.