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Stewart v. United States

Circuit Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Feb 18, 1924
2 F.2d 1021 (8th Cir. 1924)

Summary

In Stewart v. United States, 300 F. 769 (8th Cir. 1924), an instruction was disapproved which included a statement that no juror should stand by his blind determination but should listen to those arguments supported by greater numbers.

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Opinion

No. 6585.

February 18, 1924.

In Error to the District Court of the United States for the District of Nebraska.

J.R. Lones and Vestor J. Skutt, both of Omaha, Neb., for plaintiff in error.

George A. Keyser, Asst. U.S. Atty., of Omaha, Neb.


Writ of error dismissed, without costs to either party in this court, per stipulation of parties.


Summaries of

Stewart v. United States

Circuit Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Feb 18, 1924
2 F.2d 1021 (8th Cir. 1924)

In Stewart v. United States, 300 F. 769 (8th Cir. 1924), an instruction was disapproved which included a statement that no juror should stand by his blind determination but should listen to those arguments supported by greater numbers.

Summary of this case from United States v. Harris
Case details for

Stewart v. United States

Case Details

Full title:Jean STEWART, Plaintiff in Error, v. UNITED STATES

Court:Circuit Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit

Date published: Feb 18, 1924

Citations

2 F.2d 1021 (8th Cir. 1924)

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