Friedman v. United States

Eriedman was convicted under two counts of an indictment charging that he violated section 151 of the Criminal Code by uttering and selling Liberty Bonds which had been altered. The bonds in question had been in fact stolen, and then altered by erasing the name of the registered holder and substituting therefor another and fictitious name. They were then transferred by Eriedman in connection with an assignment by the purported registered holder.

One count charged that he had sold and delivered these bonds to Erey, with intent to defraud Frey. The 'other count charged the same delivery with…