People v. Stoddard
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from court of sessions, Herkitner county. Dwight Webster Stoddard was convicted under an indictment for forgery in the second degree, and appeals. The indictment alleged that defendant forged the name of Mary E. Mack to a note dated October 19, 1888, for $400. A number of witnesses testified that, in their opinion, the signature on the note was the genuine one of complainant, which she denied.
1Opinion of the Court
Per Curiam.,
During the trial some evidence was given tending to warrant an inference that prior to the execution of the disputed note the defendant had loaned to her $400, and that she had executed the note to evidence such loan. The people called George W. Mack, the complainant’s husband, and put to him the following question: “Question. Did you know or hear of your wife having $400 at or about October 19, 1888?” This was objected to, and the objection overruled, and defendant excepted. The witness answered: “Ho, sir.” Then the people put the following question: “Question. Did you know or…
2Cases cited1 opinion
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