State v. Rossell

The defendant Rossell has appealed from a conviction of the crime of grand larceny. The alleged theft involved a red cow with the brand of “T” on the right hip, “X” on the right ribs, and “4” on the right shoulder. The evidence discloses that the cow was purchased by John McNierney and shipped along with 36 other cows into Montana. The cow, upon being received in Montana, was placed upon the range in Big Horn county near what is known as Eagle Springs. Ed Light was in charge of the cattle belonging to McNierney in Montana.

The defendant, who ran a bunch of cattle in Big Horn county, was…