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State v. Rich

Citations

  • 395 A.2d 1123
  • 1978 Me. LEXIS 1045

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  • state pathologist who had been practicing since 1923, had suffered heart attack, and was under doctor's orders not to testify was unavailable
  • no abuse of discretion allowing witnesses to testify when defense counsel was aware of their probable appearances seven days prior to trial
  • a week was sufficient time to prepare for surprise witnesses
  • a week was sufficient time to prepare for surprise witnesses
  • former testimony at bail hearing held admissible at trial

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Judges: McKusick, Wer-Nick, Archibald, Delahanty, Nichols, Pomeroy, Godfrey

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