State v. Cloer

266 N.C. 672 | N.C. | 1966

PeR Cubiam.

The defendant was not charged with murder, but an assault. It was error to place on him the burden of proving that he acted in self-defense. S. v. Sandlin, 251 N.C. 81, 110 S.E. 2d 481 and cases there cited.

The defendant is entitled to a

New trial.

Mooee, J., not sitting.