UNITED STATES V. GIBSON
690 F.2d 697 (9th Cir. 1982)
NATURE OF THE CASE: This was an appeal from a conviction for mail fraud and inducing
people to travel in interstate commerce for purposes of fraud.
FACTS: Gibson (D) started a corporation by the name of Gibson Marketing International to
sell franchise and franchise distributor rights to fast food restaurants, which it called
'Burgher Haus' and 'Kelly's Basket.' Prospective investors were lured to Phoenix Arizona and
told that the corporation would provide all kinds of business services and personnel
training, local advertising, site location and discounted national material purchasing
accounts. Many of the investors were urged to purchase area distributorships rather than the
less expensive single unit franchises. The corporation did not provide any of the services
promised. Evidence showed that the only business being conducted was the support of D's
habits at various Las Vegas gambling spots. There was evidence that D had instructed
corporation personnel to convey false information to complaining investors. During trial,
the court allowed testimony of investors regarding statements made by corporation employees
and salesmen. D was convicted and appealed.
ISSUE:
RULE OF LAW:
HOLDING AND DECISION:
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
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