State v. Alden

Defendant was convicted on both counts of a two-count indictment charging him with obtaining property by false pretenses, ORS 165.205, and receiving and concealing stolen property, ORS 165.045, both as of July 24, 1970. He makes three assignments of error on appeal: that the trial court erred in denying his motion to strike testimony on grounds of hearsay and in denying his motions for a directed verdict of acquittal on Counts I and II.

On the night of July 24, 1970, defendant purchased an automobile from Albert Beavers. He paid the entire purchase price by check, signing the fictitious name…