New York Supreme Court July 1, 1816 (Springstein v. Field)

Spencer, J.

That the defendant was generally suspected to be guilty of the crime charged against him, is admissible in mitigation of damages. His general character, is also inquirable into. For particular reasons, I gave no opinion in the case of Foote v. Tracy, 1 Johns. 45. I have, however, fully considered the question, and have no doubt on the subject.

Plaintiff submitted to a non-suit.