Commonwealth v. Scott

5 Gratt. 697
General Court of Virginia·Decided December 15, 1848·Published

Opinion

By the Court.

As to the first question, it is answered, that no judgment ought to be rendered on the verdict.

As to the second question, it is answered, that the verdict ought to be set aside, and a new trial awarded ; and if on such trial the defendant be found guilty, the jury ought to ascertain the amount of the fine.

It becomes unnecessary to answer any other question or matter on the record.

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