People v. Raines

From an order denying defendant’s motion for a new trial after conviction of grand theft, defendant appeals.

The evidence being viewed in the light most favorable to the People (respondent), and pursuant to the rules set forth in People v. Pianezzi, 42 Cal.App.2d 270, 277 [108 P.2d 685], the essential facts are:

On September 14, 1943, defendant entered into an agreement to sell Miss Brockman, one of the complaining witnesses, and three other ladies a restaurant in the city of Los Angeles for the total sum of $1,250, of which amount $500 was paid defendant in cash. Prior to the execution of the…