State v. Cramer

OPINION

WOOD, Chief Judge.

Convicted of embezzlement, defendant appeals. Section 40A—16—7, N.M.S.A.1953 (2d Repl.Vol. 6). The issues involve: (1) title to the property, and (2) conduct of a witness.

Title to the Property

The victim owned real property subject to a mortgage. There is evidence that the victim executed a second mortgage in favor of the defendant. Twenty-two days after the second mortgage, the victim executed a quitclaim deed in favor of defendant; a few hours later, on the same day, the victim executed still another mortgage in favor of Montgomery. Proceeds obtained in the…