Bouthemy v. Dreux

I concur in the opinions which judge Martin has prepared, and as there has not been an uniformity of decision, on the point, which decides the cause as it is now presented to the court, I wish to state the reasons which influence my opinion, respecting the regularity of the proceedings before the court of probates.

It is contended by the plaintiff, that the constitution required, that the record of that court should be preserved in that language *2in which the constitution of the united states is written.

The general principle seems to be admitted by the defendants. But they urge, that as the…