Ratliff v. State

Plaintiff in error has appealed to this conrt from a conviction for forgery, his term of imprisonment having been fixed at a year and a day in the State penitentiary. It is his contention that the evidence does not support the verdict, the State having failed to prove that he forged the involved instrument as well as an intention to defraud.

The alleged forged check is as follows:

“Kingsport, Tenn., 7-16-1938 “The First National Bank

“Pay to the order of Garland Store $12.00 Twelve dollars Dollars

“Oscar McMurray”

Oscar McMurray testified that he did not execute said check nor authorize anyone…