Johnson v. People

New York Supreme Court

Johnson v. People

3 Hill & Den. 178

DecidedJuly 15, 1842

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Johnson v. People, 3 Hill & Den. 178 (N.Y. Super. Ct. 1842).

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Per Curiam.

Acquaintance with general character is enough to warrant the usual enquiry, whether, from that general character, the witness would believe the person sought to be impeached on oath. It is not essential for this purpose that the character of the latter for truth and veracity should he known to the witness.

Judgment reversed.

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Per Curiam.

Acquaintance with general character is enough to warrant the usual enquiry, whether, from that general character, the witness would believe the person sought to be impeached on oath. It is not essential for this purpose that the character of the latter for truth and veracity should he known to the witness.

Judgment reversed.

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3 Hill & Den. 178, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/opinion/johnson-v-people-nysupct-1842.