Marvel v. State

Rodney, J.,

delivering the opinion of the Court:

The question for determination in this case is the much vexed question as to the quantum and character of proof necessary in order to sustain a conviction for perjury. A careful investigation discloses no case in this jurisdiction in which the question here involved has been presented and considered. State v. Fahey, 3 Penn. (19 Del.) 594, 54 A. 690, was not a prosecution for perjury, but for subornation of perjury, and there is abundant authority distinguishing the one from the other as to the application of the *113principles of evidence. It being…