United States v. Veitch

District Court, District of Columbia
United States v. Veitch, 1 D.C. 115 (1803)

United States v. Veitch

Opinion of the Court

The witness, Mr. Jamieson stated that the declarations were made two days before the deceased became speechless and insensible, and three days before his death ; that he was sensible of great danger of approaching death. Upon this testimony and considering the cases cited, the Court nem. con. admitted the declarations to be given in evidence, as to facts stated by the deceased but not as to his opinion of Veitch’s motives, or malice.

Reference

Full Case Name
United States v. Alexander Veitch
Status
Published