Allen v. State
Ohio Court of Appeals, Lucas County
153 N.E. 218 (1926)
Relevant factsFree
Allen (defendant) was convicted of obtaining $400 by false pretenses while acting as another person's agent; he sought rehearing, arguing the trial court erred by instructing the jury it didn't matter whether the money came directly from the victim or was money Allen already held and controlled as her agent.
IssueFree
Whether, to be found guilty of obtaining property by false pretenses in Ohio, it is necessary that possession of the property be obtained by false pretenses.