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State v. Godfrey

1 Brayt. 170
Supreme Court of Vermont·Decided July 1, 1817·No. No. 11·Published

Opinion

JURORS may not separate, after being sworn, in a capital case.

A person who has expressed his opinion, is not a competent Juror. Respondent is permitted to ask a Juror if he has formed his opinion, in order to enable him- to decide upon’his peremptory challenges.

New trial granted.

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State v. Godfrey, 1 Brayt. 170 (Vt. 1817).

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