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State v. Elliot

2 Del. Cas. 264 Court Court of Quarter Sessions. Decision date 1829-11-18 English

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p. 264
STATE v. JAMES B. ELLIOT.
Court of Quarter Sessions.
November 18, 1829.
Stout’s Notes.
Rogers [for State]. P.P. [for defendant].
1 Bay gelding value [$]75.00
1 saddle 6.00
2 bridles 2.00
[$] 83.00
2
Twofold value [$] 166.00
Property [of] Meshak Elliot.
1. Meshak Elliot, sworn. Proves the property to be his, the value as above, and that James B. Elliot confessed he stole them. I got the property restored.
2. Theodore Her as, sworn. James B. Elliot confessed he stole the property.
3. Milloway White, sworn. Offered to sell the horse etc. for $18.00, and I bought him.

Submitted without argument or charge. Verdict, guilty.

p. 265
Judgment, pay twofold value, $166. Stand one hour in pillory. Thirty-nine lashes on the bare back, etc. Sold seven years as a servant. Pay costs of prosecution, and committed.