Rebecca v. Lloyd Pumphrey. Motion for New Trial
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Circuit Court of United States for the District of Columbia, Washington County.
Pumphrey
adsm
Negro Rebecca & Children
Reasons for New Trial.
1. Because the verdict of the Jury was contrary to evidence
2. Because the verdict was without evidence
3. Because John Williams one of the principal witnesses adduced on behalf of the petitioners was legally incompetent to give testimony.
4. Because of newly discovered evidence.
5. Because the verdict was against law.
Richard S. Coxe
Atty for defdt.
January 11. 1824.
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Pumphrey
adsm
Negro Rebecca
Reasons for New Trial
Coxe atty
fd. 11th Jany 1825