Research Topic

Court & Jury

This topic appears in 71 indexed records between 1817 and 1935.
71 Indexed Records
1817 Earliest Record
1935 Latest Record
Jefferson County Strongest Location
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June 14, 2026

Artful Declaration against Irish Landlords

We take from the Wexford Freeman the following description of two men named Redmond and Jackman, convicted of the barbarous murder of the Madozes:– Upon the announcement of the verdict, the prisoner, John Redmond, in a […]
June 13, 2026

Brien & Co. vs. the Canal Company; Damaged Assessed

We learn that the jury, in the case of Messrs. Brien & Co. vs. the Canal Company, have assessed the damages at $13,000. The case was argued by very able counsel: Messrs. B. Price, Jas. Dixon, […]
June 12, 2026

New Court House to be Erected

THE COURT HOUSE QUESTION.The County Court of Jefferson decided on Monday week, in favor of building a new Court House in rear of the old one. Eighteen magistrates were present, and the vote stood, 10 to […]
May 22, 2026

Kelly agst. Smithfield, Charles Town and Harpers Ferry Turnpike Co.

Patrick Kelly Plaintiffagainstthe Smithfield, Charles Town and Harpers ferry Turnpike company Defendants This day came the plaintiff by his attorney, and the defendant being solemnly called come not, and thereupon came a Jury to wit, William […]
May 16, 2026

United States vs. Thomas Kirwan

In the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Virginia.At Rules held in the Clerks office of the said Court on the 7th day of March, 1855. The United States of America, PlaintiffagainstThomas Kirwan, Defendant. In Ejectment for […]
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Time Period Concentration

This topic appears most frequently during the following decades.

1840s 17 records
1830s 13 records
1910s 9 records
1900s 8 records
1850s 6 records
1870s 5 records