People v. Daugherty

BROWN (Gerald), P. J.

— Defendant John Everett Daugherty appeals from a judgment of conviction entered upon a jury verdict finding him guilty of grand theft (Pen. Code, §§484-487).

In August 1963, Robert Krauss purchased a motorcycle from the defendant. Krauss transferred a car and $250 cash in exchange for the motorcycle. The motorcycle, a bill of sale marked “Paid in Pull,” and the pink slip were delivered to him. The transaction was witnessed by Krauss’ employer, Robert Clifford.

In November 1963, the defendant came to the service station where Krauss worked, and offered to tune the…