State v. Mercy

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• whether violation of a promise to pay is a criminal act or a civil matter depends upon the intent of the promisor; even a mere promise, when made for the purpose of deceiving and with no intention to perform, may constitute fraud
• whether violation of a promise to pay is a criminal act or a civil matter depends upon the intent of the promisor; even a mere promise, when made for the purpose of deceiving and with no intention to perform, may constitute fraud

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