Smith v. State

On or about August 1, 1949, appellant became an employee of Smith & Spencer Motors [at Pocahontas], a partnership composed of Elwood Smith (a nephew of appellant) and R. L. Spencer, which partnership was engaged in operating a garage and in .buying and selling new and used cars. Appellant’s duties were to keep records, handle cash, pay bills, etc., and he, as well as the two partners, was authorized to sign checks on the company. Sometime prior to March 9. 1951, when appellant left the employment of the company, his nephew) Elwood Smith, discovered what appeared to be irregularities in the…