Strassburg v. Montgomery

I cannot lend my assent to the prevailing opinion. It reads an exception into section 10337 N. C. L. against the plain language of the provision.

Childress embezzled the bonds when he converted them to his own use. The statute gives the owner the right .of restoration of his property in such a case against the felon or any person in whose possession it may be found. As to the kind of property in regard to which the listed crimes may be committed, the terms of the section are all inclusive. They except none. The majority opinion excepts negotiable instruments. This on the theory that Mrs.…