State v. Cobb

delivered tbe opinion- of tbe court.

This appeal by tbe defendant from a judgment of conviction of grand larceny and from an order denying him a new trial presents only one question for determination: Is tbe evidence sufficient’to sustain tbe verdict?

Tbe record discloses that Cobb, tbe defendant, and Arthur Parsons operated a horse ranch in eastern Montana, and owned range horses bearing' the “44” brand. Cobb acted as foreman or manager of tbe business, employed tbe help, and directed tbe operations. In April, 1925, Cobb employed J. A. Boyd to assist in rounding up horses for the market, and…