Respublica v. Roberts

Supreme Court of the United States
Respublica v. Roberts, 2 U.S. 124 (1791)
2 Dall. 124; 1 L. Ed. 316; 1791 U.S. LEXIS 176

Respublica v. Roberts

Opinion

The Court, after consideration, delivered an unanimous opinion, that under the act of Assembly, and the uniform practice of eighty-five years (a practice, which, though it does not make the law, must be strong evidence of what the law is ) the indictment could not be supported on the charge of adultery: But that the judgment for fornication only, must be pronounced against the defendant.

Judgment accordingly.

Reference

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Respublica Versus Roberts
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