Remarks of Mr. Allen's Counsel upon the Petition of Silas Hathaway, for a New Trial, & c.
1822. 40pp. 8vo, later 3/4 roan, spine and edges of corners worn, some pages with foxing, mostly to margins, page margins uncut. N.p., (Montpelier?), 1822. First Edition Heman Allen, the plaintiff, was awarded $4500.00 in damages from the defendants, Silas Hathaway and Uziel Pierson. The case was heard before the Vermont Supreme Court. Silas Hathaway petitioned the legislature of Vermont to grant him a new trial after the Vermont Supreme Court denied his request. Heman Allen argued that if the..... More