THORNTON v. STATE

62468.

161 Ga. App. 296 (1982)

287 S.E.2d 749

THORNTON v. THE STATE.

Court of Appeals of Georgia.

Decided February 17, 1982.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

James M. Wootan, for appellant.

Willis B. Sparks III, District Attorney, G. F. Peterman III, Assistant District Attorney, for appellee.


CARLEY, Judge.

Appellant was indicted for first degree arson in connection with a fire at the residence of Willie Joe Patterson located at 930 Tatnall Street, Macon, Bibb County, Georgia. Following a jury trial appellant was convicted and sentenced to five years in the penitentiary. He appeals.

The evidence adduced on behalf of the state would authorize the jury to find the following: On the night of November 15, 1980 someone, without permission, deliberately...

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