United States v. Smith

District Court, District of Columbia
United States v. Smith, 1 D.C. 475 (1807)

United States v. Smith

Opinion of the Court

The Court

instructed the jury that it was a felony; but having doubts, said they would hear a motion for a new trial or in arrest of judgment, if a verdict of guilty should be found — which was found accordingly.

And on consideration, the CouRT, (nem. com.) was of opinion that it was no felony; that the fence was to be considered as annexed to the freehold, and would descend with the land to the heir, and would not go to the executors.

Judgment arrested.

Reference

Full Case Name
United States v. W. Smith
Status
Published