North Carolina, Supreme Court, Raleigh : State v Norton, June 1864.

North Carolina, Supreme Court, Raleigh : State v Norton, June 1864.

Indictment for the murder of Angus Campbell who was stabbed with a knife. Question over whether the testimony of a negro, called Woodel, given against the prisoner should be allowed. The prisoner was also of negro blood. Prisoner found guilty by the jury. Supreme Court judge reversed the verdict bec...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: Adam Matthew Digital (Firm) (digitiser.)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Series:Slavery, abolition & social justice.
Subjects:
Court records
Racially mixed people
Trials (Murder)
Violence
North Carolina > Richmond County
Online Access:Click for online access
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Summary:Indictment for the murder of Angus Campbell who was stabbed with a knife. Question over whether the testimony of a negro, called Woodel, given against the prisoner should be allowed. The prisoner was also of negro blood. Prisoner found guilty by the jury. Supreme Court judge reversed the verdict because there was conflicting testimony and the previous judge had not clearly and properly stated his reasons for allowing Woodel's testimony. Order for a new trial.
Physical Description:1 online resource.
Location of Originals/Duplicates Note:North Carolina State Archives

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