Rex v. Bazeley
Central Criminal Court
168 Eng.Rep. 517 (1799)
Relevant factsFree
Bazeley (defendant) was a bank teller for Esdaile and Hammett. A customer gave him bank notes and cash to deposit into an account. Bazeley deposited most of the money, but pocketed one bank note and later spent it on himself. He was prosecuted for theft of the note.
IssueFree
Whether an employee entrusted with his employer's property commits larceny when he misappropriates that property.