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Constitutional Law - Psychopathic Proceeding - Due Process And Jury Trial, Michigan Law Review
Constitutional Law - Psychopathic Proceeding - Due Process And Jury Trial, Michigan Law Review
Michigan Law Review
Proceedings were brought against appellant under a Minnesota statute providing for commitment of psychopathic persons who showed habitual sexual misconduct. Appellant appealed to the state supreme court for a writ of prohibition, claiming denial of due process. Appellant's contentions were overruled and he appealed to the United States Supreme Court. Held, the statute did not deny due process. Minnesota ex rel. Pearson v. Probate Court, (U.S. 1940) 60 S. Ct. 523.
Criminal Law And Procedure--Insanity--Irresistible Impulse (Kleptomania)
Criminal Law And Procedure--Insanity--Irresistible Impulse (Kleptomania)
Michigan Law Review
In a prosecution for larceny, held that under a Minnesota statute evidence that defendant had an irresistible impulse to steal could not establish the defense of insanity. State v. Simenson, (Minn. 1935) 262 N. W. 638.
Physicians And Surgeons-Voluntary Sterilization-Public Policy
Physicians And Surgeons-Voluntary Sterilization-Public Policy
Michigan Law Review
Plaintiff, advised by his physician that further pregnancy would endanger the life of his wife, submitted to an operation of vasectomy. Defendant physician informed him that the operation had been successful and that he could resume sexual relations with his wife without fear. The wife, however, became pregnant and plaintiff alleged that as a consequence he suffered mental agony and was put to great expense. He sued his physician on the theory of deceit in falsely representing to him that he was effectively sterilized. The lower court sustained a demurrer on the ground that the contract was contrary to public …