Slacum v. Simms

District Court, District of Columbia
Slacum v. Simms, 1 D.C. 242 (1805)

Slacum v. Simms

Opinion of the Court

The Court

was of opinion,

(Fitzhugh, J., absent,)

that the warrant of discharge is not conclusive evidence that Simms was discharged in due course of law.

Bill of exceptions taken. Verdict for plaintiff, $1600.

Reversed by the Supreme Court, 3 Cranch, 300.

Reference

Full Case Name
Slacum v. Jesse Simms, and Peter Wise, Jr., his Surety
Status
Published