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The Watchman And Southron
Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina
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In Columbia on July 7, the fifth day of the trial of South Carolina vs. Columbia Railway, Gas and Electric Company for recovering the Columbia Canal ended with the state closing its case. The defendant's motion for non-suit was overruled by Judge Townsend, raising potential U.S. Supreme Court issues. Defense testimony to begin.
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Thereupon a motion for non-suit was made by counsel for the defendant and after argument was overruled by Judge Townsend.
Grounds upon which the motion was predicated raise questions involving the constitution of the United States, which it is possible may take the case to the United States supreme court.
The defense will begin its testimony this morning.
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Columbia
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July 7.
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motion for non-suit overruled by judge townsend; defense to begin testimony this morning.
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The fifth day in the trial of the State of South Carolina against the Columbia Railway, Gas and Electric company for the recovery of the Columbia canal, involving several millions of dollars, featured six hours of technical evidence. The State announced it had closed its case in chief just before adjournment. A motion for non-suit by defendant counsel was argued and overruled. Grounds involve U.S. Constitution questions, possibly leading to U.S. Supreme Court.