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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

contracts. complete the offence of uttering.

2 Bino. Rep. 338, 9. Vide East, P. C. 179; Leach, 251; 2 Stark. Ev. 378; 1 Moody, C. C. 166; 2 East, P. C. 974; Russ. & Ry. 113; bk Phil. Ev. Index, hb. t.; Roscoe’s Cy Ev. 301.

The mere showing a false instrument with intent to gain a credit, when there was no intention or atteinpt made to pass it, it seems would not amount to an uttering.

Russ. & Ry. 200.

Vide Ringing the change.