Bass v. State

The sole issue is whether the plaintiff in error did take the motor vehicle without the consent of the owner within the meaning of sec. 943.23, Stats.

Sec. 943.23, Stats., provides as follows:

“Operating vehicle without owner’s consent. Whoever intentionally takes and drives any vehicle without the consent of the owner may be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned not more than 5 years or both.”

The plaintiff in error, the defendant Bass, contends that he had limited permission to use the car and that, therefore, there was not a taking without the consent of the owner. His argument is that if…