United States v. Plyler, 222 U.S. 15 (1911)

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United States v. Plyler


No. 440


Argued October 19, 1911
Decided October 30, 1911
222 U.S. 15

ERROR TO THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA

Syllabus

It is not essential to charge or prove an actual financial or property loss to make a case of defrauding the United States.

Section 5418, Rev.Stat., prohibits the forging of written vouchers required upon examination by the Civil Service Commission of the United States and presenting such vouchers to the Commissioners.

The facts are stated in the opinion.