People v. Cordish

CRAIG,

J.—An indictment consisting of several counts was returned by the grand jury of Los Angeles County, charging the appellant and one E. K. Fleming with having forged certain contracts, and with having falsely and fraudulently taken moneys of certain named corporations. All counts were dismissed except one charging forgery and one charging grand theft. Fleming was acquitted of both offenses, and the appellant was found guilty of the crime of grand theft, and acquitted upon the other count. He appeals from the judgment and from an order denying a motion for new trial.

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