State v. Morrell

The defendant was convicted of grand larceny, the stealing of a cow, the alleged property of Peter Scorup». He has challenged the sufficiency of the evidence to sustain the verdict: We think the evidence insufficient in two particulars : (1) To shew that the cow was the property of Scorup; and (2) to show a felonious taking by the defendant.

With respect to the first point Scorup testified that he, in November, 1906, purchased from H. H. Kearns 312 head of cattle, branded “HP on the left ribs. About twenty-five head also had other brands on them. About 280 head were delivered to Scorup; thirty…