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Bradley v. State
Mississippi Supreme Court
1 Miss. (1 Walker) 156 (1824)
- Written by Haley Gintis, JD
Facts
Bradley (defendant) was charged by the State of Mississippi (plaintiff) for the assault and battery of his wife, Lydia Bradley. Bradley claimed a son assault demesne defense (i.e., that Lydia’s behavior provoked him). At the trial, Bradley’s counsel requested that the jury receive instructions indicating that if Lydia was believed to be Bradley’s wife, then Bradley may not be found guilty of the charge. The court denied the request. After evidence was presented that Bradley had beaten and bruised Lydia, Bradley was convicted of assault and battery. Bradley appealed on the ground that a husband may not be convicted for the assault and battery of his wife.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Powattan Ellis, J.)
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