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Stowell v. People

Supreme Court of Colorado

90 P.2d 520 (1939)

Relevant factsFree

A railway gave Mr. Stowell (defendant) a "switch-key" that opened all depot and freight doors in his division, without imposing any restrictions on its use. Stowell used the key to enter a freight warehouse and steal two parcels, and was convicted of burglary.

IssueFree

Whether a defendant who stole from a building owned by his employer may be guilty of burglary when the employer gave him authority to enter the building at the time and place in question.

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