State v. . Tate’s Empirical Analysis

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1 state decisions

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1. “Under C. S., 3379, which is not in conflict with the New Hanover County Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, ch. 418, Public Laws 1935, and *Page 715 therefore not repealed thereby ( S. v. Langley , 209 N.C. 178 ), the possession of more than a gallon of spirituous liquor is prima facie evidence of its possession for the purpose of sale. S. v. Hammond , 188 N.C. 602 , 125 S.E. 402 ; S. v. Bush , 177 N.C. 551 , 98 S.E. 281 . Hence, the evidence was sufficient to carry the case to the jury and to warrant a conviction. S. v. Ellis, ante , 166.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. State v. . Epps