State v. Fisher
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Woodbury District Court. — Hon. F. B. Gay-nos, Judge. The defendants were jointly indicted for the crime of larceny of twenty-two dollars and fifty cents in money from the person of John Oullinan. The defendant John Fisher pleaded not guilty, and was separately tried, convicted, and judgment of imprisonment in the penitentiary for two years and for costs rendered against him, from which he appeals.—
1Opinion of the CourtGiven, J.
1 I. The testimony on behalf of the state tends to show that John Cuilinan, ag’ed 21 years, and with little experience in the ways of city life, left his home on a farm near Independence, Iowa, for Cripple Creek, Colo., where he had brothers in business, having a passage ticket as far as Sioux City. At Ft. Dodge, defendant, a stranger to Cuilinan, came on the train, and approached Cuilinan. They became acquainted, and rode together to Sioux City, where they arrived early in the morning. During the ride, defendant learned by inquiries where Cullman was going, and that he was only ticketed to…
2Cases cited7 opinions
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