People v. Kelley

Appellant was found guilty on six counts of an information charging grand larceny. The alleged crimes, as shown by the evidence, consisted in the obtaining of money from certain persons through the operation of a trick or device, by means of a fictitious firm, or partnership, for the transaction of a pretended business, in connection with which the victims were induced to yield possession of their money to the defendant.

The principal grounds of appeal as indicated by the briefs are: (1) Errors in admitting* testimony to add to, controvert, or vary the terms of certain written instruments; (2)…