Rumfield v. State

CHRISTIAN, Judge.

The offense is swindling; the punishment, confinement in the penitentiary for two years.

Appellant was engaged in the brokerage business in Henderson. Andrew J. Hardy, the injured party, gave appellant an order to buy for him (Hardy) 100 shares of Ohio Oil Company stock at a price of $12.50 per share, and 200 shares of Cities Service stock at a price of $2.00 per share. The total amount Mr. Hardy was to pay appellant after the stock had been purchased was $1677.50, including commissions appellant was to receive. According to the agreement, Mr. Hardy was not to pay for the…