Playford v. Commonwealth
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
In error from the Quarter Sessions of Fayette county. Oct. 27. On the 4th of June, 1844, plaintiff in error was found guilty, on an indictment for an assault and battery. On the 1st of November, he was pardoned by the Governor. On the 2d of December, this pardon was filed in the court. On the 4th of June, 1845, the defendant.was sentenced to pay the costs of prosecution. This sentence, after pardon, was the error assigned.
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In error from the Quarter Sessions of Fayette county. Oct. 27. On the 4th of June, 1844, plaintiff in error was found guilty, on an indictment for an assault and battery. On the 1st of November, he was pardoned by the Governor. On the 2d of December, this pardon was filed in the court. On the 4th of June, 1845, the defendant.was sentenced to pay the costs of prosecution. This sentence, after pardon, was the error assigned. There being no judgment, the costs as well as the other consequences of the crime, were included in the pardon, Duncan v. The Commonwealth, 4 Se'rg. & Rawle, 449. That it…
1Per curiam
The point before us was ruled in Duncan v. The Commonwealth, 4 Serg. & Rawle, 449, on grounds whichpwe see no reason to question, and feel no disposition to disturb. Judgment affirmed.
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Duncan v. CommonwealthSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1818