California Supreme Court March 15, 1898, Crim. No. 352 (People v. Weir)

GAROUTTE, J.

The appellant has been convicted of the crime of obtaining money under false pretenses. The facts may be substantially stated in a few words. Appellant was engaged to be married to a young woman. He stated to her that he had the opportunity of securing employment with the real estate firm of Bovee, Toy & Co.