People v. Lapique

The defendant was charged with and convicted of the crime of forgery. He appeals from the judgment and from an order denying his motion for a new trial.

After a careful consideration of the case, we are of the opinion that the conviction should not be allowed to stand.

The appellant was charged with forging the name of the prosecuting witness, Philip Maysounave, to a certain promissory note, dated November 15, 1898, purporting to have been made by said Maysounave and payable to the order of Louise Lagarde. Maysounave testified that he did not sign the note or authorize any one to sign it; but,…