Speer v. See Yup Co.

California Supreme Court
Speer v. See Yup Co., 13 Cal. 73 (Cal. 1859)
Terry

Speer v. See Yup Co.

Opinion of the Court

Terry, C. J. delivered the opinion of the Court

Field, J. concurring.

The only error assigned in this cause is the exclusion of a Chinese witness offered by plaintiff.

Section 394, of the Civil Practice Act, provides “ that no Indian or Negro shall be allowed to testify as a witness in any action in which white person is a party;” and.in the People v. Hall, (4 Cal. 339,) it was held that the term “ Indian,” as used in the statute, included the Chinese or Mongolian race; and upon the authority of that decision, the judgment is affirmed.

Reference

Full Case Name
SPEER v. SEE YUP COMPANY
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2 cases
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Published
Syllabus
People Hall, (4 Cal. 339,) excluding Chinese witnesses in suits to which white persons are parties, affirmed.