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McAlpin v. State
123 Miss. 528
Miss.
1920
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Smith, C. J.,

delivered the opinion of the court.

The appellant was convicted of receiving stolen property. The indictment alleged that the property stolen was owned by the American Railway Express Company, a corporation; but the’’ proof disclosed that it was owned by the American Express Company, a corporation.

The ownership of the property alleged to have been stolen must be proven as laid in the indictment, 34 Cyc. 523. Consequently the appellant’s request for a peremptory instruction should have been granted.

Reversed and remanded.

Case Details

Case Name: McAlpin v. State
Court Name: Mississippi Supreme Court
Date Published: Oct 15, 1920
Citation: 123 Miss. 528
Docket Number: No. 21321
Court Abbreviation: Miss.
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