People v. Coward

After jury trial defendant was convicted on a charge of breaking and entering with intent to commit larceny. MCLA § 750.110 (Stat Add 1970 Cum Supp § 28.305). He appeals claiming various allegations of error.

At the trial, a certain drill was admitted into evidence and defendant contends this was improper for lack of an adequate foundation. The drill owner identified it and testified it was missing after the breaking and entering. The drill was also identified by another witness who testified that not long after the crime he purchased it from the defendant. A participant in the crime also…