Starkey's v. . McClure

One of those persons, who had taken a lot of slaves under this division but who was no party to this suit, was introduced on the part of the plaintiffs, to show that such a division by consent had been made.

The defendant's counsel objected to that person being sworn, on the ground of interest, and on argument, NOTE. — See Ferrel v. Perry, ante, 25, and the cases referred to in Farrell v. Perry, 2 N.C. 2; and also Kaywood v. Barnett, 20 N.C. 88.