State v. Prettyman

2 Del. Cas. 125, 1799 Del. LEXIS 33
Delaware County Court of Quarter Sessions·Decided April 27, 1799·Published

Opinion

The Court were of opinion the mulatto boy was inadmissible. It appearing to be intention of the legislature to prevent Negroes from giving testimony either for or against whites except to obtain redress for injuries done to their person or property.

Verdict, not guilty.

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State v. Prettyman, 2 Del. Cas. 125, 1799 Del. LEXIS 33 (Pa. Super. Ct. 1799).

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