Newton v. Paul

ARNOLD, V.C.J.

From the pleadings and the evidence it reasonably appears that on July 13, 1946, Joe Paul, or one of the employees in his place of business, cashed a check for one J. W. Parks, payee, the check having been issued by W. M. Newton, doing business as the Oklahoma Sheet Metal and Boiler Works. It was customary in Paul’s place of business to place all of a day’s receipts, including cash, checks, and charge tickets, in a small bag which was placed in his safe. On July 14, 1946, Paul’s place of business was burglarized and the bag containing the previous day’s receipts was taken. The…