District Court, District of Columbia January 15, 1802 (United States v. Heinegan)

Kilty, C. J.

The question to be determined, is, whether on the motion of the Attorney for the United States, judgment shall be given on the verdict of the jury. The effect of the verdict is admitted to be, that the offence was committed before the 1st Monday of December, 1800, and within one year from the presentment, so that the question will turn upon the jurisdiction of this Court, as to an