STATE v. ELLIOT, 2 Del. Cas. 264 (1829)

Stout’s Notes

STATE v. JAMES B. ELLIOT.

Court of Quarter Sessions of Delaware.
November 18, 1829.

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 Heras, 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.

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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.