Commonwealth v. Cavanaugh

Opinion by

Hirt, J.,

Defendant, Claire Cavanaugh, was convicted of fraudulently converting $1,152.42 to her own use, then rightfully part of the estate of Sadie M. Cavanaugh, de ceased. In this appeal from the sentence ordering her to make restitution, it is contended that she, at least, is entitled to a new trial because of error in the admission of damaging testimony over objection. If the court was right in the rulings complained of, the record sufficiently establishes the essentials of the offense and defendant’s guilt.

Sadie M. Cavanaugh, single, died intestate on February 23, 1942, at an…