Davis v. Beason

Text

https://tile.loc.gov/storage-services/service/ll/usrep/usrep133/usrep133333/usrep133333.pdf

Issue

Holding

Upheld a conviction for falsely taking a (mandatory) oath renouncing polygamy.

Citation

133 U.S. 333

Year

Ratio

Author

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

Dissent Author(s)

Uphold / Overturn Penultimate Court

Penultimate court opinion citation

N/A

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