¶1concurring in dissent: Conceding the remarks of the solicitor were improper and prejudicial, yet, under the decisions of this Court in similar cases, I think the objection after verdict came too late. For that reason, I concur in the dissenting opinion of Jusiice Bobbitt.
240 N.C. 631
83 S.E.2d 656
State v. Smith
Supreme Court of North Carolina
Decided September 29, 1954
Supreme Court of North Carolina · decided 1954-09-29
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Decided 1954-09-29
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