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Case Details
Appeals Court reversed convictions for larceny by false pretenses in two cases (Com. v. Long and Com. v. Trafton), clarifying that intent to defraud must be proven at the time of the promise, and mere non-performance is not a crime.
Additional Notes
The first case, Com. v. Long, involved a home improvement contractor. The second case, Com. v. Trafton, involved a defendant who did not make payment for items. Appeals Court held that mere evidence of non-payment did not prove specific intent to defraud.