State v. Beaty

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Smith, J.:

The appellant was convicted of grand larceny; the offense consisting of cattle stealing. He introduced testimony showing his good reputation for honesty, and the state, in rebuttal, attempted to prove his bad reputation in that respect. One John Dacy, on behalf of the prosecution, testified, over the objection of the defendant, as follows :

“Ques. Do you know the reputation of the Dunns and Beatys in that community for honesty and fair dealing, in connection with their cattle business ? Now do you know their reputation, including John Dunn,…