¶1The defendant was charged with adultery, and the case came before this Court on appeal from the Circuit Judge at chambers. It appearing that the principal witnesses against the defendant were interested in the fine to be imposed upon him, if found guilty, the Court, instructed the jury to return a verdict of not guilty, which they accordingly did.
1 Haw. 151
The King v. Grant
Decided January 15, 1855
Hawaii Supreme Court · decided 1855-01-15
<p>It appearing that the principal witnesses against defendant were interested in the fine, the court directed an acquittal.</p>
Decided 1855-01-15