An expose of the case of the Commonwealth, or, John W. Simes & Co. VS McEwen & Shee
Series: Making of modern law
Publisher: The author
Published: 1844
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 34
Subjects: Trials, litigation; Rapists; Abortion; Bribery
Description: McEwen was put on trial and convicted for the rape of John Simes' daughter, and for arranging her to have an abortion. McEwen argues that the trial was unfair and the judge used corrupt practices and was bribed.
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