· 10/8/1859
The Fanny Fosdick
Citations
- 8 F. Cas. 995
- 4 Blatchf. 374
- 18 How. Pr. 328
- 1859 U.S. App. LEXIS 749
How courts have described this case
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- holding that victim was unaware of penetration and, thus, could not consent
- holding that victim was unaware of penetration and, thus, could not consent
- rape complete upon penetration; failure to resist immaterial where victim was unaware that penetration by accused was going to occur
- rape complete upon penetration; failure to resist immaterial where victim was unaware that penetration by accused was going to occur
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Judges: Nelson
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