State v. Neff

11 S.E.2d 171 (W.Va. 1940)

Facts

The Neffs (D) broke into a chicken house at night and stole some chickens. The owner lived in a house that was set back 75 feet across a public road from the chicken house. The burglary statute in the state included any 'outhouse adjoining thereto (the dwelling house) or occupied therewith.' D were convicted of burglary under the state statute. They appealed.