Cofer v. State

MORROW, Presiding Judge. —

The offense is passing a forged instrument, punishment fixed at confinement in the penitentiary for a period of three years.

The alleged forged instrument reads thus:

“Bank Ex. $25.00. Vernon, Texas, April 9, 1926.

Pay to order of T. H. Martin, $25.00

W. R. Antle — Cotton—Vernon, $25.00 and 00 cts.

Value received and charge to account of

W. R. Antle & Company,

By W. R. Antle.

To T. H. Martin

For Cotton.”

The evidence shows that the appellant presented the document to J. C. Robertson, who was in charge of Levine Brothers Store. Robertson O.K.d the check and the cashier gave the…