Duncan v. State

DAVIDSON, Judge.

Appellant was convicted of forgery, his punishment being assessed at two years’ confinement in the penitentiary.

The facts show that R. F. Coleman gave appellant a signed but unfilled check with authority to fill in the check, for an amount not to exceed $40. Appellant’s contention is that he had authority to fill in the check for $1250 and included incidental expenses In making the trip from Cameron, where the check was given, to Granger where it was filled out and presented for payment. The check was made out for $1262. When appellant arrived at Granger from Cameron he…