History
  • No items yet
midpage
State v. Young and Laughlin
1 Tenn. 229
Tenn. Sup. Ct.
1807
Check Treatment

Continued upon affidavit as to Laughlin.

Indictment for passing counterfeit dollars. — The evidence showed that the defendants were travelling in company, that they had their horses shod; that the blacksmith called on Young for payment, who told him that Laughlin would pay him, as he had their money. Laughlin paid him: with a dollar, or perhaps two, which were counterfeit. Upon apprehending the defendants, near $100 of counterfeit money were found in Young's saddle-bags, with a vial of quicksilver, and another vial was found in Laughlin's possession. To constitute the offence, it is not necessary that the defendant should actually hand the counterfeit dollar to the blacksmith; if he approved, aided, or assisted the other defendant, being present, he must be as much guilty as Laughlin.

Verdict for the defendant.

Case Details

Case Name: State v. Young and Laughlin
Court Name: Tennessee Superior Court for Law and Equity
Date Published: Mar 6, 1807
Citation: 1 Tenn. 229
Court Abbreviation: Tenn. Sup. Ct.
AI-generated responses must be verified and are not legal advice.
Log In