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Evidence - Admissibility Of Defendants Refusal To Submit To A Blood Test For Intoxication, David Davidoff
Evidence - Admissibility Of Defendants Refusal To Submit To A Blood Test For Intoxication, David Davidoff
Michigan Law Review
Defendant was convicted of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. This appeal was based on the contention that the testimony by a deputy sheriff of defendant's refusal to submit to a blood test to determine whether or not he was intoxicated violated his privilege against self-incrimination and was inadmissible. Held, the evidence was properly admitted. State v. Benson, (Iowa, 1941) 300 N. W. 275.
Witnesses - Effect Of Mental Deficiency On Competency And Credibility, Erwin B. Ellmann
Witnesses - Effect Of Mental Deficiency On Competency And Credibility, Erwin B. Ellmann
Michigan Law Review
Inquiry into the admissibility of evidence showing mental deficiency in a witness is suggested by State v. Teager, a recent decision of the Supreme Court of Iowa. Defendant, charged with assault with intent to commit rape, offered to prove by a school teacher that the complaining witness, a child twelve years old, was "at least two years behind in her school work . . . subnormal mentally . . . and ought to be in an institution . . . . " No objection had been made to the competency of such witness. It was held that the evidence …
Appeal And Error - Raising Insufficiency Of Defense For First Time On Appeal
Appeal And Error - Raising Insufficiency Of Defense For First Time On Appeal
Michigan Law Review
In defense to plaintiff's action for wages defendant pleaded facts showing an agreement whereby plaintiff was to accept $4,000 in full satisfaction of her claim. The jury found that no such agreement had been made and rendered a verdict for plaintiff in the sum of $7,500. On appeal by defendant the case was sent back for a new trial because of an error in the admission of evidence offered by plaintiff as to the existence of the alleged agreement. Appellee contended that notwithstanding the error the judgment should be affirmed because the agreement pleaded, even if proved, would not constitute …