Jay, Chief Justice. Wherefore it cannot now be necessary to decide, how far one state may of right legislate relative to the personal rights of citizens of another state, not residing within their jurisdiction. The question of forfeiture in the case of joint obligees, being at present immaterial, need not now be decided. But it must be observed that by the same law, which recognizes this reasonable distribution of jurisdiction, you have nevertheless a right to take upon yourselves to judge of both, and to determine the law as well as the fact in controversy. But still both objects are lawfully, within your power of decision.
Justice is indiscriminately due to all, without regard to numbers, wealth, or rank.
The jury having been absent some time, returned to the bar, and proposed the following questions to the court. After this explanation, the jury, without going again from the bar, returned a Verdict for the defendants. Mr. Bradford was appointed in the room of Edmund Randolph, Esq. who had accepted the office of Secretary of State.