· 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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