Benson v. Clark

New York Supreme Court

Benson v. Clark

1 Cow. 258

CourtNew York Supreme Court

DecidedAugust 15, 1823

StatusPublished

Cited by8 cases

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Benson v. Clark, 1 Cow. 258 (N.Y. Super. Ct. 1823).

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Curia.

Both these acts were irregular. The Justice had no right to have any intercourse with the jury, without consent of the parties; and though he states, that he did not answer their questions, the practice may lead to great abuse, if tolerated. The observations of the Court in Taylor v. Betsford, (13 John. 487) are strictly applicable. It is unnecessary, therefore, to consider the other errors assigned.

Judgment reversed...

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Curia.

Both these acts were irregular. The Justice had no right to have any intercourse with the jury, without consent of the parties; and though he states, that he did not answer their questions, the practice may lead to great abuse, if tolerated. The observations of the Court in Taylor v. Betsford, (13 John. 487) are strictly applicable. It is unnecessary, therefore, to consider the other errors assigned.

Judgment reversed...

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