Comber v. United States
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
584 A.2d 26 (1990)
- Written by Kelli Lanski, JD
Facts
The District of Columbia Court of Appeals was tasked with determining what jury instructions were appropriate when someone had died following a bare-fisted blow to the face.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Steadman, J.)
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