State v. . Batson

Tbe defendant appeals from a conviction of and sentence for an attempt to commit barratry.

The crime of barratry seems to have had its origin in maritime law, but subsequently, “common barratry is the offense of frequently exciting and stirring up suits and quarrels between his majesty’s subjects, either at law or otherwise.” 4th Blackstone, p. 134. “Barratry, or as it is designated, common barratry, is tbe crime or offense of frequently stirring up suits and quarrels between individuals, either at law or otherwise. . . . It is an offense at common law, ... A barrator, or common barrator, is a…