Bassett v. United States

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Issue

Polygamy

Holding

Conviction for polygamy reversed where testimony of wife was taken, in contravention of marital testimonial privilege.

Citation

137 U.S. 496

Year

1890

Ratio

9-0

Author

Brewer, J.

Religious Tradition Involved

LDS/Mormon

State/Territory of Origin

Territory of Utah

Clause (Free Exercise / Establishment / Both / Other)

Free Exercise*

Does it involve religious institution(s) or individual(s)

Individual

Local / State / Federal Legislation

Other

Dissent Author(s)

N/A

Uphold / Overturn Penultimate Court

Overturned

Penultimate court of appeals

Supreme Court for the Territory of Utah

Penultimate court opinion citation

U.S. v. Bassett, 13 P. 237 (Utah 1887), rev'd, 137 U.S. 496 (1890)

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