¶1(riem. con.) refused to permit the bill and answer to be read in evidence for the defendant, it not having been so ordered at the time of directing the issue; and the jury having been sworn, it is too late now- for this Court, as a Court of Chancery to make the order, as it would be a surprise upon the complainant.
2 D.C. 208
King v. Force
Decided June 15, 1820
This was an issue from chancery, to try the complainant’s title to a map of the city of Washington. offered to read the bill and answer in evidence to the jury; and stated/that in the case of Peter’s will, the libel and answer in the Orphans’ Court had been read in evidence. objected that the bill and answer cannot be read in evidence, unless it be so ordered by the Court of Chancery at the time of ordering the issue. contended that the omission of the plaintiff to cause the…
Decided 1820-06-15