Oath of Loyalty for Jurors
Summary
Mr. Findlay of Washington Co. has introduced in the MD Legislature a bill to amend Art. 50 of the MD General Code to require all jurors to swear or affirm that they will support, protect and defend the US Constitution. The editor urges its passage.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light
Publication Date: January 22nd, 1862
Page/Column: 2B
Town: Hagerstown, MD
County: Washington
Subjects
- Politics
- Civilian Divided Loyalties
- Civil Liberties
