Bassett v. United States

Text

https://tile.loc.gov/storage-services/service/ll/usrep/usrep137/usrep137496/usrep137496.pdf

Issue

Holding

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

Citation

137 U.S. 496

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 of appeals

Penultimate court opinion citation

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

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