Franklin v. State

Plaintiffs-in-error, Franklin and Malone, appeal from a conviction “of receiving and concealing stolen property”, that being the second count of a two-count indictment wherein the first count charges larceny of the goods in question, to-wit, two calves. Jessie Miser, who was jointly indicted and convicted with them, did not appeal.

At the outset, the Court should thank Mr. Easterly of the Greeneville Bar for his unselfish services in representing these defendants — plaintiffs-in-error — by appointment of Court.

Malone, Franklin and Miser came to the home of Harrison Britt fairly late in the…