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.