Miles v. United States
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Issue
Holding
Prosecutor may ask prospective jurors at voire dire about polygamy, including whether it is religiously required; calling second wife to testify against husband violates spousal testimonial privilege.
Citation
103 U.S. 304
Year
Ratio
Library of Congress Link
Religious Tradition Involved
State/Territory of Origin
Clause (Free Exercise / Establishment / Both / Other)
Does it involve religious institution(s) or individual(s)
Local / State / Federal Legislation
Uphold / Overturn Penultimate Court
Penultimate court of appeals
Penultimate court opinion citation
U.S. v. Miles, 2 Utah 19 (1878), rev'd, 103 U.S. 304 (1880)
Penultimate court opinion link
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