Court of Appeals of South Carolina, 1803

Sweet v. Avaunt

Sweet v. Avaunt
Court of Appeals of South Carolina · Decided July 1, 1803
2 S.C.L. 492

Sweet v. Avaunt

Opinion of the Court

The court was of opinion, after hearing the case stated, that this kind of testimony was improper to be given to a Jury; as there was no telling what influence it might have Upon their minds ; and, therefore, it ought to be excluded entirely, unless to prove a notice, under some of our acts of assembly; or, for publishing a libel, or the like. Therefore, a new trial was ordered, but without costs.

All the Judges present,

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