The opinion
The Court refused to compel him to be sworn.
Cranch, J.,
contra. It is not an objection to his being sworn, but is a good reason for his refusing to answer any question which may criminate himself.
Opinion
The opinion
The Court refused to compel him to be sworn.
Cranch, J.,
contra. It is not an objection to his being sworn, but is a good reason for his refusing to answer any question which may criminate himself.
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