Commonwealth v. Fortune
Cases that cite this one
2 later published cases cite this decision.
- Vogel v. State (Wis. 1909)
- People v. Marble (Mich. 1878)
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Opinion of the Court
It is very obvious that several persons may associate themselves together in an attempt to steal from one’s person. In such cases, they are all principals, and may be jointly indicted. 1 Archb. Crbn. Proc. (7th Am. ed.) 315 and notes. Goal-heavers' ease, 1 Leach (4th ed.) 64. Though but one of them thrusts his hand into the pocket, all may be equally guilty; and though the indictment alleges that they all did so, yet proof that one did so is sufficient. The ruling was correct.
Exceptions overruled.
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