Reese v. State

The appellant was convicted of embezzling money belonging to the Southern Undertaking Association that came into his possession as an agent or employee of the Association. He requested, but was refused, an instruction directing the jury to find him not guilty.

The evidence discloses that the Southern Undertaking Association, a corporation, was engaged in the undertaking and burial insurance business at Itta Bena, Mississippi. The appellant was its bookkeeper and his only duty to or authority from the Association in addition thereto was to make out the corporation’s sales tax returns.

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