State v. Ramseur

MEYER, Justice.

Evidence presented at defendant’s trial showed the following:

Colen Parker operated Long View Salvage Company, with the help of his wife, Martha, and his son, Michael. The salvage company premises consisted of a salvage yard, a cinder-block garage, and a mobile-home type office unit. Defendant purchased an engine from the company, paid $200.00 down, and later paid the $125.00 balance of the purchase price. Defendant made arrangements for the salvage company to hold the engine until defendant paid the full purchase price, and then defendant would pick the engine up. After paying…