Commonwealth v. True

After a real estate transaction fell apart, the would-be purchaser, who was out of pocket $6,000, twice complained against the defendant builder for the offense of larceny. Two separate trials ensued. Although acquitted of the charge of larceny occurring on September 30, 1980, the defendant was found guilty in a jury-waived trial on a charge of larceny occurring on August 20, 1980. We agree with his claim on appeal that his motion for a required finding of not guilty made at the close of the Commonwealth’s case and renewed at the close of all the evidence should have been allowed on the…