State v. Evans
Tennessee Superior Court for Law and Equity
Indictment for horse stealing a capital offence.* On monday in the second week of the term, the defendant was brought out, and charged; upon being asked if he had counsel, he answered that he had not; that he was not able to employ any; that he had been speaking to Mr. M'Campbell, who had not as yet undertaken for him; upon which the prisoner had a short conversation with Mr. M'Campbell, who informed the court, that he had been retained by the prisoner as his counsel and…
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Indictment for horse stealing a capital offence.* On monday in the second week of the term, the defendant was brought out, and charged; upon being asked if he had counsel, he answered that he had not; that he was not able to employ any; that he had been speaking to Mr. M'Campbell, who had not as yet undertaken for him; upon which the prisoner had a short conversation with Mr. M'Campbell, who informed the court, that he had been retained by the prisoner as his counsel and desired time to consult with him. The prisoner was permitted in custody of the sheriff, to retire behind the bar, with his…
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Indictment for Horse-stealing a Capital Offence.1 On Monday in the second week of the term, the defendant was brought out and charged. Upon being asked if he had counsel, he answered that he had not; that he was not able to employ any; that he had been speaking to Mr. M'CAMPBELL, who had not as yet undertaken for him; upon which the prisoner had a short conversation with Mr. M'CAMPBELL, who informed the Court that he had been retained by the prisoner as his counsel, and desired time to consult with him. The prisoner was permitted, in custody of the sheriff, to retire behind the bar with his…
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