Chambers v. State

Citations

• 62 Miss. 108

Syllabus

<p>1. Larceny. Possession of stolen property explained- Evidence of eonvei'sations.</p> <p>On the trial of an indictment for larceny it is competent for the accused to prove conversations, in which, he participated or which occurred in his presence, tending to show that he was induced to take possession of the property alleged to have been stolen as the agent for one whom he believed to be the owner thereof.</p> <p>2. Same. Conversations, when not hearsay.</p> <p>Such conversations are not hearsay, but original and material evidence. 1 Greene on Ev., $ 101, cited.</p>