People v. Nielsen
People v. Nielsen
Opinion of the Court
The defendant was convicted of the offense of embezzlement. He and a copartner named Ambler owned and conducted a bank at Pentwater. Peterson, a cousin of the defendant, had some negotiations with him in relation to the former’s taking Ambler’s interest in the bank by purchase, and Nielsen, the defendant,
The defendant’s counsel insist that the uncontradicted testimony shows that the understanding was that the money should be deposited in the bank by Peterson until it should be needed, while the prosecution claims that the money was left by Peterson with Nielsen, to be kept for him until the arrangement could be made with Ambler for his interest, when it was to be used to pay him. It is only upon the latter theory that the verdict can be sustained. We have examined the testimony bearing upon the subject, and are of the opinion that it leaves no room for doubt that the arrangement was as claimed by defendant’s counsel. The testimony of Peterson, taken as a whole, is consistent with no other theory.
The conviction is reversed, and a new trial ordered.
Reference
- Full Case Name
- PEOPLE v. NIELSEN
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- Published