Clarke v. State

Jordan, Judge.

The defendant was tried and convicted in the Superior Court of Fulton County for the offense of receiving stolen goods under Code §§ 26-2620 and 26-2621. His motion for new trial on the general and special grounds was denied and he excepts to that judgment. Held:

1. Before a conviction can be had for the offense of receiving stolen goods under Code §§ 26-2620 and 26-2621, every fact essential to the conviction of the principal thief, whether he be known or unknown, must bet proved, as well as that the party on trial received the stolen goods with knowledge that they were stolen.…