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BRIG J'S. WELLS v. U. STATES

11 U.S. 22 (1812)

7 Cranch 22

BRIG JAMES WELLS v. THE U. STATES.

Supreme Court of United States.

February 20, 1812.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Pinkney, Attorney General.

PITKIN AND HARPER for the appellant.

DALLASS, contra.

All the judges being present.

WASHINGTON J. delivered the opinion of the Court as follows:

That the law under which this prosecution is founded, has been, prima facie, violated, is admitted; and it becomes absolutely necessary for the defendant, if he would excuse the breach, to bring himself within the exception made for his benefit, not by doubtful testimony, but by such as shall leave no reasonable...

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