State v. Adams

Kenneth R. Adams appeals from a judgment imposing a sentence of two years' imprisonment upon conviction for embezzling funds of the Bank of Leadwood. (Sec. 4471, R.S. 1939.) He contends the State did not make a submissible case; that error was committed in the manner of examining a witness, in the admission of evidence, and in the giving and refusing of instructions.

Appellant succeeded to the presidency of the Bank of Leadwood, Missouri, a corporation, upon the death of John S. Towl and[76] was also President of the First State Bank of Bonne Terre, Missouri. Leonard A. Meesey was Cashier of…