People v. Biggs

This is an appeal from a judgment and order denying appellant’s motion for new trial, after conviction of grand theft, with two prior convictions of felony.

Defendant and appellant Groseelose conspired with defendant Biggs and one James Bridger to stage a purported automobile accident in order to defraud several insurance companies. They succeeded in carrying out their object, and appellant collected substantial sums on two accident policies, and a further substantial sum by settlement with the insurance carrier which had insured defendant Biggs, the driver of the car, against public…