Bassett v. United States
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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
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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. Bassett, 13 P. 237 (Utah 1887), rev'd, 137 U.S. 496 (1890)
Penultimate court opinion link
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