State v. Weston

-Information charges S. B. Weston and Florence E. Faris, of Todd county, this state, with the crime of grand larceny of two rugs, being the property of- Magdalena Gerry, of the value of $40. Defendant Weston, on arraignment, entered a plea of “Not guilty,” was convicted of petit larceny, sentenced to 30 days in jail, and fined $100 and costs. Defendant then moved for a new trial, which was denied, and this appeal is from such judgment of conviction and order denying a motion for new trial.

Appellant Weston denied any knowledge of the stolen property. He assigns error in refuging’to give…