United States v. Smith

The Court

instructed the jury that it was a felony; but having doubts, said they would hear a motion for a new trial or in arrest of judgment, if a verdict of guilty should be found — which was found accordingly.

And on consideration, the CouRT, (nem. com.) was of opinion that it was no felony; that the fence was to be considered as annexed to the freehold, and would descend with the land to the heir, and would not go to the executors.

Judgment arrested.