United States v. Lee Sa Kee

Citations

• 3 D. Haw. 262

Syllabus

<p>Adultery — Definition—Legislation: The meaning of the word adultery is fully defined and settled so far as to express an act of sexual intercourse between a married person and another person not his or her husband or wife; and in a statute providing a punishment for adultery it is not necessary to set forth the acts constituting it.</p> <p>Construction of amending statute: An act amending another act may be found to have added to its scope if the words of the amending act show such intention.</p> <p>Exception to a rule: An exception to a rule strengthens the application of the rule to matters not excepted.</p> <p>Grimwndl liability to distinct jurisdiction: A person doing an act which violates both a federal and a state or territorial law, commits two offenses and may be punished for both.</p>