State v. Kelley
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Johnson District Court. — Frank F. Dawley, Judge. The defendant was indicted for the crime of larceny. The court directed a verdict in favor of the defendant, and the State appeals. —
1Opinion of the CourtFaville, J.
— The defendant was indicted by the grand jury of Johnson County, charged with the crime of larceny of two heifers, of the value of $140. It was alleged that the crime was committed on or about the 10th day of September, 1920.
The prosecuting witness, one Shaffer, is a farmer, residing in Johnson County, Iowa. About a mile and a quarter from the farm where he lives, Shaffer owned a 40-acre tract, which he used as pasture. This tract was adjacent to a tract owned *63by the defendant, and some distance removed from the defendant’s buildings. Shaffer’s 40-acre tract was rectangular, and was divided…
2Cases cited8 opinions
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