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Commonwealth v. Dallas, (1801)

Court: Supreme Court of the United States Number:  Visitors: 7
Judges: Shippen
Filed: Sep. 01, 1801
Latest Update: Mar. 02, 2020
Summary: 4 U.S. 229 (_) 4 Dall. 229 The Commonwealth versus Dallas, Attorney of the United States, &c. Supreme Court of United States. *230 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. *231 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, with
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4 U.S. 229 (____)
4 Dall. 229

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

Supreme Court of United States.

*230 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.

*231 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, refused.

Source:  CourtListener

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