Smith v. Williamson
Smith v. Williamson
Opinion of the Court
The reasons relied upon for the reversal of this judgment, are — First. That unlawful evidence was admitted, viz. a lease. The argument assumes for its basis,, that the defendant must shew that the evidence was lawful. But we think otherwise. The presumption here is, that the evidence was lawful; and if the plaintiff seek to make it the foundation of a reversal, he must shew it unlawful.
Second. That the jury'were sent out without a proper officer, a constable having been sworn to attend them. We *314] do not think *this objection well taken. The jury after they are impannelled, are under the control of the-court; and the court may select an officer to take charge of them while they deliberate; although the sheriff convenes them.
Third. As to the costs. This reason is sustained. We think there is an error ; the 'charge of constable’s fees is not warranted, as there is no such item in the bill of costs; Rev. Laws, 352. But what is the consequence of this error ? Must the whole judgment be reversed ? We think
Reference
- Full Case Name
- Caleb Smith v. Matthias Williamson
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- Published