State v. Davis

The State of Wisconsin appeals from an order dismissing the complaint against Alvin Davis for forgery. At issue are two points: (1) Whether giving of a customer order form after receipt of money evinces an intent to commit forgery? (2) Whether a receipt is a writing commonly relied upon in business or commercial transactions as evidence of debts or property rights? This court holds that the giving of a customer order form indicates an intent to defraud. Also, a receipt is commonly relied upon in business or commercial transactions and, as such, is subject to the forgery statute.

The state…