Public-domain · open source
OpenJurist

2 S.C.L. 360

State v. Dawson

Court of Appeals of South Carolina · decided 1802-07-01

UPON an indictment for trading with a negro, without a ticket from his master or person in whose charge he was, contrary to the act of the legislature in such case provided. Verdict, guilty. Motion for new trial. .

Decided 1802-07-01

Per Curiam.

¶1There ought to be a new trial in this case, as there is no knowledge of this fact brought, home to the defendant, nor any general directions proved against him ; and although the prosecution might be maintained against the clerk who received the corn, yet there is no proof to charge the defendant, as was very properly laid down by the presiding judge on the trial.

¶2Rule for new trial made absolute.

All the Judges present.
/2/scl/360 · .json · Public domain