Tennessee Supreme Court, 1832

Gentry v. State

Gentry v. State
Tennessee Supreme Court · Decided July 15, 1832 · Catron
11 Tenn. 451

Gentry v. State

Opinion of the Court

Per curiam.

We dissent from the charge of the circuit court. Pledging or depositing the note is not a payment or passing, in legal acceptation, or within the meaning of the act of assembly; and the words of the *452statute must not be extendedbeyond port to make out the offence. their legal im-

Catron, J. dissented. ’

Judgment reversed.

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