Delaware County Court of Quarter Sessions, 1800

State v. Loftland

Delaware County Court of Quarter Sessions · Decided May 14, 1800 · Booth

2 Del. Cas. 133; 1800 Del. LEXIS 19

Counsel

Ridgely [for State]. Bayard, Vining, Rodney [for defendant]., Vining, for defendant, opened the case., Bayard. , Rodney for the prisoner., Bayard.

Opinion of the Court

Chief Justice Booth.

Positive proof of a felony can seldom be given. Circumstantial evidence is sufficient to warrant the jury to convict the party; but that should satisfy the jury. The goods being found with the party is a strong presumption of his guilt, and especially if the party cannot account for his getting them into his possession.

Verdict for [ — ].3

Blank in manuscript.

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