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State v. Welch

1 S.C.L. 172
Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas·Decided May 15, 1791·Published

Opinion

Tot. Curiam.

This oath in exculpation is only to be permitted or allowed to masters, overseers, or others, having the charge or care of negroes 5 and not to 'those who have not immediately the direction of them.

The prisoner was found guilty of manslaughter; and the court sentenced him to pay a fine of SOI. sterling, and stand committed till paid.

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State v. Welch, 1 S.C.L. 172 (Pa. Super. Ct. 1791).

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