McNeal v. State

McMurray, Presiding Judge.

Defendant McNeal appeals his conviction of three counts of “worthless check” (issuance of bad checks, OCGA § 16-9-20). The sole enumeration of error contends that the convictions should be reversed because the checks were not issued in exchange for a present consideration. Held:

Defendant McNeal was a general contractor in the homebuilding business. On a number of projects, defendant had contracted with Bramlett to do certain plumbing work. Four such projects were completed on Monday and Tuesday, April 9 and 10, 1990. The normal practice between these businessmen was…