· 11/15/1871
Cavaroc v. Collector
Citations
- 5 F. Cas. 319
- 1 Woods 172
How courts have described this case
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- error to exclude evidence of witness’ prior false statements to classmates that she had been sexually assaulted; evidence was admissible to show witness’ motive to testify falsely against accused in order to call attention to herself
- evidence of prior false complaint is relevant
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Judges: Woods
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