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· 4/15/1876

Farwell v. Curtis

Citations

  • 8 F. Cas. 1090
  • 7 Biss. 160

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  • stating that an honest and reasonable mistake of fact as to consent constitutes an affirmative defense “in the nature of legal excuse” to indecent assault

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Judges: Hopkins

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