James v. State

Court of Appeals of Georgia

James v. State

158 S.E. 644, 43 Ga. App. 324, 1931 Ga. App. LEXIS 330

CourtCourt of Appeals of Georgia

DecidedMay 13, 1931

Docket21114

StatusPublished

Cited by2 cases

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James v. State, 158 S.E. 644, 43 Ga. App. 324, 1931 Ga. App. LEXIS 330 (Ga. Ct. App. 1931).

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Opinion

Bkoxles, C. J.

1. A representation by one that lie lias title to a certain lot of lumber, “made for the purpose of inducing another to purchase it, if false within the knowledge of him who makes the representation, is within the statute against cheating and swindling.” Holton v. State, 109 Ga. 127 (2) (34 S. E. 358).

2. “If by deceitful means or artful practices one is induced to give to another his negotiable note promising to pay a given sum at a named date, whether as a matter of fact the maker is or is not insolvent, he is nevertheless defrauded and cheated.” Holton v. State, supra.

3. In the instant case none of the special assignments of error in the petition for certiorari are verified by the trial judge. It follows that they can not be considered by this court.

4. Under the rulings set forth above, in paragraphs 1 and 2, and the evidence in this case, the jury were authorized to find the defendant guilty of the offense of cheating and swindling.

5. The judge of the superior court did not err in overruling the certiorari.

Judgment ceffirmed.

Lulce and Bloodworth, JJ., eoneur.

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