Woods v. State
Supreme Court of Mississippi
191 So. 283 (1939)
- Written by Susie Cowen, JD
Facts
Mr. Woods (defendant) broke into and entered a newly erected house. At the time of the breaking and entering, the house was vacant and had not yet been occupied as a dwelling.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Griffith, J.)
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