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Gentry v. State

11 Tenn. 451
Tennessee Supreme Court·Decided July 15, 1832·Published

Opinion

Per curiam.

We dissent from the charge of the circuit court. Pledging or depositing the note is not a payment or passing, in legal acceptation, or within the meaning of the act of assembly; and the words of the [452]*452statute must not be extendedbeyond port to make out the offence. their legal im-

Catron, J. dissented. ’

Judgment reversed.

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