Respublica v. Mitchell

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

Respublica v. Mitchell

2 U.S. 101

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania·Decided July 1, 1788·Published

Opinion

THIS was an appeal from the settlement of Mitchell's account by the Comptroller General; and the cause had been referred, by consent. The referrees reported a fum due to Mitchell; but had omitted to allow him interest; which, being stated to the Court.

It was resolved, That the State was liable to pay interest, as well as individuals; and that the Court would add it, under the circumstances of the case, although the referrees had not expressly, given it in their report.

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THIS was an appeal from the settlement of Mitchell's account by the Comptroller General; and the cause had been referred, by consent. The referrees reported a fum due to Mitchell; but had omitted to allow him interest; which, being stated to the Court.

It was resolved, That the State was liable to pay interest, as well as individuals; and that the Court would add it, under the circumstances of the case, although the referrees had not expressly, given it in their report.

Respublica v. Mitchell, 2 U.S. 101 (1788).

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