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THE UNITED STATES v. WOOD

39 U.S. 430 (1840)

14 Pet. 430

THE UNITED STATES vs. SAMUEL R. WOOD.

Supreme Court of United States.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

The case was argued by Mr. Gilpin, Attorney General, for the United States; and Mr. Maxwell submitted a printed brief and points, and authorities, for the defendant.

Mr. Justice WAYNE delivered the opinion of the Court.

This cause has been sent to this Court, upon a certificate of division of opinion between the judges of the Circuit Court for the Southern District of New York.

The defendant was indicted for perjury, in falsely taking and swearing to the "owners' oath, in cases where goods have been actually purchased;" as prescribed by the fourth section of the supplementary collection...

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