State v. Lack

McDonough, justice.

Defendant was indicted for embezzlement of bottles of whiskey having a value in excess of $50. He was convicted, and he appeals.

On December 13, 1945, defendant took over as agent of the State Liquor Control Commission, package agency No. 78 in Salt Lake City. This agency was conducted in connection with a pharmacy at South Temple and E Streets, of which defendant and a partner became the owners on the aforesaid date. Defendant knew of a shortage which existed under prior management, as disclosed by the written agreement executed by him, for he agreed to pay all shortages…