General Court of Virginia, 1799

State v. Stewart

General Court of Virginia · Decided October 15, 1799 · Chase

4 H. & McH. 422

Counsel

Kilty, for the plaintiff., Ridgely, for the defendant.

Opinion of the Court

Chase, Ch. J.

(a) The court are of opinion, that the evidence offered is not competent to support this action in the name of the state of Maryland, and direct the jury to find a verdict for the defendant.

The plaintiff excepted. Verdict for the defendant.

Duvall, J. concurring.

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