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Finch was a stable keeper who rented horses. Pear (D) rented a horse from Finch stating his intention to make a journey to another town and return that night. D said he lived at a local address and needed the horse only for the day. These were lies. D had no intention of going to Surry or returning with the horse. D sold the horse the same day and never returned. It was also discovered that D did not live at the local address. D was indicted for larceny. The jury found that D had intended to sell the horse from the start. The court then had to determine if D was liable for a crime or a breach of trust.

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