Partain v. State

Pannell, Judge.

"A person commits theft by conversion when, having lawfully obtained funds or other property of another under an agreement or other known legal obligation to make a specified application of such funds or a specified disposition of such property, he knowingly converts the funds or property to his own use in violation of such agreement or legal obligation.” Code § 26-1808. (Emphasis supplied.)

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