Nelson v. People

Plaintiff in error is hereinafter referred to as defendant, one Henry F. Pantzer, deceased, as Pantzer, and his sister and administratrix of his estate, Sarah E. Bassette, as administratrix.

Defendant was convicted of grand larceny, i.e., the theft of two fifty dollar bills from the administratrix and sentenced to from three to five years in the penitentiary. To review that judgment he brings error. There are ten assignments which counsel argue under three headings: 1. Variance between charge and proof; 2. failure of proof of nonconsent to the taking; 3. failure of proof of intent to steal.

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