People v. Adair

SCOTT, J., pro tem.

Defendant Adair was accused on one count of forgery and two counts of forgery of a fictitious name, after prior conviction of a felony. He admitted the former conviction and was convicted and sentenced on all three counts. From the judgment and order denying motion for new trial he appeals.

Intent to defraud is said to be lacking to support the jury’s verdicts. The check set out in count- 1 was drawn by appellant’s co-defendant Ainsworth, and cashed by Adair at a market where he was known by sight, the proceeds being used in part to settle an old account and the balance…