Letter from the Minister of Justice to the public prosecutor at the criminal court at the Department of Seine-et-Oise, 1796-06-09
Scope and Contents
A letter written by Philippe-Antoine Merlin de Douai, Minister of Justice, dated 21st of Prairial, year four of the Republic in the French Republican calendar, and sent in reply to the public prosecutor at the criminal court for the Department of Seine-et-Oise. The public prosecutor had asked whether acquitted defendants can bring an action for damages against their accusers. Merlin replies that yes, the acquitted may charge their accusers with slander and discusses the legal interpretation for such cases.
Dates
- Creation: 1796-06-09
Creator
- Merlin, Philippe-Antoine, 1754-1838 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is housed off-site and requires 48-hours' notice for retrieval. Contact Special Collections for more information.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.24 Cubic Feet (1 legal half box)
Language of Materials
French
Repository Details
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