People v. Robinson, 1854
4 American State Trials 88 The Trial of Henrietta Robinson for the Murder of Timothy Lanagan, Troy, N.Y., 1854 Known as the “veiled murderess,” … More People v. Robinson, 1854 »
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People v. William Landon, 1855
7 American State Trials 893 The Trial of William Landon for Breach of the Prohibition Law of the State, Albany, N.Y., 1855 In April … More People v. William Landon, 1855 »
People v. Cunningham, 1847
Harvey Burdell was the owner of 31 Bond Street, a large, four-story town house in New York City, in which he had his home, … More People v. Cunningham, 1847 »
People v. Cole, 1868
The trial of George W. Cole for the murder of L. Harris Hiscock elicited much public interest because of the prominence of the alleged … More People v. Cole, 1868 »
La Beau v. The People, 1866
34 N.Y. 223 (1866) A case decided in 1865 enunciated a rule of cross-examination that is still cited in the courts today. The New … More La Beau v. The People, 1866 »