Miller v. People

Richmond, C.

Louis Miller, plaintiff in error, was indicted on three several charges of receiving stolen goods. The three indictments were consolidated for the purpose of trial. Conviction followed. Motion for a new trial was denied, and sentence of imprisonment for a period of one year pronounced. Judgment and proceedings were brought to this court for review.

But two of the errors assigned are argued by counsel. (1) That the law imposes upon the prosecution, in such cases, the duty of alleging and proving the ownership of the goods charged to have been stolen.(2) The ownership of the goods…