People v. Simpson

A rehearing was granted in this cause in order that the testimony might be more fully analyzed, and also in order that we might reconsider the effect upon the verdict resulting from the admission of improper testimony, and the refusal to give an instruction to the jury which would have corrected the error in the admission of testimony.

The defendants were tried and found guilty of stealing and carrying away twelve magnetos of the alleged value of $300, lawful money of the United States, the personal property of the California Tractor and Equipment Company. The jury found that the defendants…