Gilbert v. State

MORRISON, Judge.

The offense is passing as true a forged instrument; the punishment, 5 years.

Mrs. Stockard, an employee of The Fair store in Fort Worth, testified that on the day in question appellant purchased some underclothes and tendered a check in the sum of $75.00 in payment thereof, identifying himself as James Powell; that she asked appellant to accompany her to the manager’s office in order for him to approve the check; that he did so and, following a conversation with Mr. Ray, the manager, the check was approved and she delivered the merchandise and more than sixty dollars in change…