United States v. Harris

12 Blatchf. 434 | U.S. Circuit Court for the District of Southern New York | 1875

An officer of the customs, having given evidence for the defendant, the court refused to allow the counsel for the United States to interrogate him as to violations of the revenue laws committed by him, but in no way connected with the charge under consideration, for the purpose of discrediting him as a witness.

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