Struck
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States · John Bouvier · 1839
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
pleadings. In an indictment for murder, when the death arises from any wounding, beating or bruising, it is said, that the word “struck” is essential.
1 Bulstr. 184; 5 Co. 122; 3 Mod. 202; Cro. Jac. 655; Palm. 282; 2 Hale, 184, 6, 7; Hawk. B. 2, c. 23,8. 82; 1 Chit. Cr. Law, *243; 6 Binn. R. 179.