Cline v. State

Citations

• 43 Tex. 494

Syllabus

<p>1. Theft—Swindling.—To constitute the offense of swindling, the title to money or property must he obtained by the accused, or must pass from the injured party. Where the possession is obtained by false pretenses, or the taking be originally with intent to deprive the owner, the offense is theft.</p> <p>2. Identification of money.—See testimony held insufficient to support a verdict of guilty of theft of money.</p>