20 N.C. 130 | N.C. | 1838
The distinction between those injuries which are regarded simply as trespasses on the rights of individuals, and, those which amount to a violation also of t}ie duties due to the community, ought to be accurately drawn and carefully observed. We fear that this has not been done in this State with respect to the wrongs known under the general name of “ malicious mischief,” and apprehend that this confusion has been the result of treating as
Per Curiam. Judgment reversed.