State v. Williams

Superior Court of Delaware

State v. Williams

2 Del. 532

DecidedApril 5, 1836

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State v. Williams, 2 Del. 532 (Del. Ct. App. 1836).

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One purchasing restitution money is not a competent witness; thoughthe party entitled to restitution is so from necessity. John Williams was charged with stealing the goods of Charles B. Harris, of the value of $15. Jacob E, Griffin was offered as a witness for the state; and, being examined on the voire dire, he stated that he had given Harris $20, for the restitution money that should be adjudged. The court held him not to be a competent witness. The owner of goods stolen is from necessity, and from motives of public policy, a competent witness; but there was no such necessity for the admission of a speculator. Such a purchase is an improper interference with public justice, and should not be encouraged. State vs.Williams. Kent, April Sessions, 1836.

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One purchasing restitution money is not a competent witness; thoughthe party entitled to restitution is so from necessity. John Williams was charged with stealing the goods of Charles B. Harris, of the value of $15. Jacob E, Griffin was offered as a witness for the state; and, being examined on the voire dire, he stated that he had given Harris $20, for the restitution money that should be adjudged. The court held him not to be a competent witness. The owner of goods stolen is from necessity, and from motives of public policy, a competent witness; but there was no such necessity for the admission of a speculator. Such a purchase is an improper interference with public justice, and should not be encouraged. State vs.Williams. Kent, April Sessions, 1836.

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2 Del. 532, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/opinion/state-v-williams-delsuperct-1836.