State v. McAlister

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Thiele, J.:

Defendant appeals from a-conviction for stealing an automobile. His claims of error will be discussed in the order presented.

It appeared that the information on which defendant went to trial charged that the automobile belonged to “Mrs.” George Wheeler. While the state was presenting its proof, the county attorney advised the court that at the preliminary hearing it was déveloped the car belonged to George Wheeler, and permission was asked to amend to *673show Mr. George Wheeler instead of Mrs. George Wheeler as owner. Colloquy between court and…