New York Supreme Court, 1804

People v. Poyllon

People v. Poyllon
New York Supreme Court · Decided November 15, 1804
2 Cai. Cas. 202
People v. Poyllon

Opinion of the Court

Per Curiam.

Every acquittal must he satisfactory. The malice ought to appear from what passed at the trial, or from *some circumstances, or declaration, out of court. The judge ought to say he thinks a copy ought to be granted.

Colden. The judge who presided at the trial is not now on the- bench, and thinks he cannot now amend the certificate.

Per Curiam. That is no impediment. It may be done |nine pro tunc.

*203M. B. The certificate being altered according to the direction of the court, the copy was ordered accordingly.

Motion granted.

*#*A counsellor, who has been a judge of this court, is entitled to a seat at the table with the attorney-genera] and officers of the people, or, as the English lawyers would express it, within the bar.

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