STONE, J.
Defendant was convicted of uttering and passing a forged instrument as true and genuine, in violation of section 470 of the Penal Code. The trial was had to the court sitting without a jury.
The victim, one Mack Jones, an illiterate, is able to write only his signature. He must have someone prepare the checks which he signs. Defendant sold a saddle to Jones, and observed a third party prepare the check which Jones gave him in payment. This occurred...
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