United States v. Ballard
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Issue
Holding
Truth of religious belief is not subject to the scrutiny of a jury, but jury may be called on to decide the sincerity of defendant's belief.
Citation
322 U.S. 78
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
Ballard v. U.S., 138 F.2d 540 (9th Cir. 1943), rev'd, 322 U.S. 78 (1944)