State v. Loftland

2 Del. Cas. 133, 1800 Del. LEXIS 19
CourtDelaware County Court of Quarter Sessions
DecidedMay 14, 1800
StatusPublished
Cited by1 cases

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Bluebook
State v. Loftland, 2 Del. Cas. 133, 1800 Del. LEXIS 19 (Pa. Super. Ct. 1800).

Opinion

Chief Justice Booth.

Positive proof of a felony can seldom be given. Circumstantial evidence is sufficient to warrant the jury to convict the party; but that should satisfy the jury. The goods being found with the party is a strong presumption of his guilt, and especially if the party cannot account for his getting them into his possession.

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