State v. Rice

OPINION

CHATTIN, Justice.

Rice was convicted of passing a worthless check over the value of $100.00 in violation of T.C.A. Section 39-1959 and was sentenced to not less nor more than three years imprisonment. The Court of Criminal Appeals by a two-to-one decision reversed and remanded the case for a new trial. We granted certiorari.

Rice purchased certain articles of furniture from Vaughan Furniture Company late Saturday afternoon, January 3, 1970.

The Furniture Company contacted a credit bureau prior to delivery of the furniture to Rice’s apartment. Due to the report received from the bureau,…