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Smith v. Horsey

1 Del. Cas. 16 Court Court of Common Pleas. English

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MARY SMITH v. SARAH HORSEY, now Robinson.
Court of Common Pleas.
November, 1793.
Wilson’s Red Book, 10.[1]

It was shown at the trial that drunkenness will not excuse a crime committed — nor will it make void a civil contract unless the person is made drunk in order to deceive him or is some way cheated. Vide Bl.Comm.

Verdict for the plaintiff, £30 damages.

What gifts are fraudulent, vide 3 Co. 82.