Sweet v. Avaunt

Court of Appeals of South Carolina

Sweet v. Avaunt

2 S.C.L. 492

DecidedJuly 1, 1803

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Sweet v. Avaunt, 2 S.C.L. 492 (S.C. Ct. App. 1803).

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Opinion

The court was of opinion, after hearing the case stated, that this kind of testimony was improper to be given to a Jury; as there was no telling what influence it might have Upon their minds ; and, therefore, it ought to be excluded entirely, unless to prove a notice, under some of our acts of assembly; or, for publishing a libel, or the like. Therefore, a new trial was ordered, but without costs.

All the Judges present,

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The court was of opinion, after hearing the case stated, that this kind of testimony was improper to be given to a Jury; as there was no telling what influence it might have Upon their minds ; and, therefore, it ought to be excluded entirely, unless to prove a notice, under some of our acts of assembly; or, for publishing a libel, or the like. Therefore, a new trial was ordered, but without costs.

All the Judges present,

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2 S.C.L. 492, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/opinion/sweet-v-avaunt-scctapp-1803.