State v. Benton

Decided 1970-06-12

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SHARP, J. Appellant enumerates 26 assignments of error. Those brought forward, which we deem entitled to consideration, will be discussed topically. Assignments Nos. 1, 2, and 3 raise the question whether the trial judge abused his discretion in holding that Epley had sufficient mental capacity to be a competent witness. The North Carolina rule is well stat…

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