· 10/8/1951
Craig v. Wheat
Citations
- 212 Miss. 258
- 54 So. 2d 383
- 1951 Miss. LEXIS 448
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- the degree of force to constitute common law rape is relative, depending on the circumstances, but must be enough to overcome the victim and have intercourse against her will
- the degree of force to constitute common law rape is relative, depending on the circumstances, but must be enough to overcome the victim and have intercourse against her will
- the degree of force to constitute common law rape is relative, depending on the circumstances, but must be enough to overcome the victim and have intercourse against her will
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Judges: Arrington
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