The Electorate of Connecticut ratifies its Constitution of 1818, Article I, Section 7 of which states: “In all prosecutions or indicments [sic] for libel the truth may be given in evidence; and the jury shall have the right to determine the law and the facts, under the direction of the court.”
[restored 12/18/2021]
Subsequent Events:
Authority:
unanimous Declaration (of Independence), Paragraph 6
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Connecticut Constitution Act of 1776
www.dircost.unito.it/cs/docs/Connecticut%20eng.htm
Article VI of Amendment
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References:
Constitution – 1818 Constitution.pdf
www.cga.ct.gov/asp/Content/constitutions/1818_Constitution.pdf
Fully Informed Jury Association : Library & Resources : Library : Law and Legal Cases : State Constitution Language on Jury Nullification
fija.org/library-and-resources/library/law-and-legal-cases/state-constitution-language.html
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