Case: THE KING vs. HENRY GRANT
Abbreviation: The King v. Grant
Court: Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii
Jurisdiction: Hawaii
Decision Date: 1855-01
Docket Number: 
Citation: 1 Haw. 151
Volume: 1
Reporter: Hawaii Reports
Parties: THE KING vs. HENRY GRANT.
Pages: 151–151

THE KING vs. HENRY GRANT.
It appearing that the principal witnesses against defendant were interested in the fine, the court directed an acquittal.
Mr. Bates for the Crown.
Mr. Blair for the defendant.

The defendant was charged with adultery, and the case came before this Court on appeal from the Circuit Judge at chambers. It appearing that the principal witnesses against the defendant were interested in the fine to be imposed upon him, if found guilty, the Court, instructed the jury to return a verdict of not guilty, which they accordingly did.