with Notes of Reference (1803)St. George Tucker Summary View of The Courts Possessing Criminal Jurisdiction, Within The Commonwealth of Virginia
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1. In the case of one Thomas Sorrel, tried in the general court, April 1786. This doctrine was advanced by the attorney general, arguemto, and by three judges out of five, admitted; but the question turned entirely upon another point.... so that this point was not judicially decided, not being before the court.