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2 Del. Cas. 133

State v. Loftland

Delaware County Court of Quarter Sessions · decided 1800-05-14

Cited by 1 later decisions — most recently September 1961

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Decided 1800-05-14

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Chief Justice Booth.

¶1Positive proof of a felony can seldom be given. Circumstantial evidence is sufficient to warrant the jury to convict the party; but that should satisfy the jury. The goods being found with the party is a strong presumption of his guilt, and especially if the party cannot account for his getting them into his possession.

¶2Verdict for [ — ].3

¶3 Blank in manuscript.

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