United States v. Russell, 255 U.S. 138 (1921)

Name: United States v. Russell, 255 U.S. 138 (1921) - Syllabus
Author: U.S. Supreme Court

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United States v. Russell

No. 143

Argued January 17, 1921
Decided February 28, 1921
255 U.S. 138

ERROR TO THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES

FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS

Syllabus

1. An experimental approach through a third person to the corruption of a juror is enough to constitute an "endeavor" within Crim.Code, § 135. P. 143.

2. The term "endeavor" in this section is not subject to the technical limitations of "attempt," but embraces any effort or essay to accomplish the evil purpose that the section was enacted to prevent. Id.

3. The section applies where the juror has been summoned to attend the session at which the trial in view is to be held, but has not been selected or sworn. Id.

Reversed.

The case is stated in the opinion.

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Chicago: U.S. Supreme Court, "Syllabus," United States v. Russell, 255 U.S. 138 (1921) in 255 U.S. 138 255 U.S. 140. Original Sources, accessed November 22, 2024, http://originalsources.com/Document.aspx?DocID=EF7Q1SW97LX3718.

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Harvard: U.S. Supreme Court, 'Syllabus' in United States v. Russell, 255 U.S. 138 (1921). cited in 1921, 255 U.S. 138, pp.255 U.S. 140. Original Sources, retrieved 22 November 2024, from http://originalsources.com/Document.aspx?DocID=EF7Q1SW97LX3718.

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