COMMONWEALTH v. DALLAS


4 U.S. 229 (____)

4 Dall. 229

The Commonwealth versus Dallas, Attorney of the United States, &c.

Supreme Court of United States.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

The argument was conducted, with great and equal ability and candour, by Messrs. Hopkinson, E. Tilghman, and Lewis, in support of the motion; and by Messrs. Ingersoll and M`Kean, against it.


SHIPPEN, Chief Justice:

That although the Recorder of the city of Philadelphia possesses some powers, and performs some duties, of a judicial nature, he is not a judge, within the terms, spirit, and meaning, of the 8th section of the 2d article of the constitution.

The motion, for leave to file an information, in the nature of a quo warranto, was, therefore...

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