¶1was of opinion,
¶2that the warrant of discharge is not conclusive evidence that Simms was discharged in due course of law.
¶3Bill of exceptions taken. Verdict for plaintiff, $1600.
¶4Reversed by the Supreme Court, 3 Cranch, 300.
1 D.C. 242
Slacum v. Simms
District of Columbia District Court
Decided June 15, 1805
District of Columbia District Court · decided 1805-06-15
Debt against the principal and surety on a prison-bounds bond; plea, covenants performed ; replication, did not keep in the bounds, but departed without being discharged in due course of law ; rejoinder, discharged in due course of law ; and issue thereon. contended that a warrant of dis- . charge by the magistrates is conclusive evidence that Simms was discharged in due course of law, and is as much a discharge of the bond, as it would be to the sheriff, if the prisoner was…
Decided 1805-06-15