United States v. Morley
United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
199 F.3d 129 (1999)

- Written by Sean Carroll, JD
Facts
Michael Morley (defendant) was charged with fraud related to his attestation to a forged signature on a will. At trial, the prosecution (plaintiff) sought to introduce evidence that Morley had previously asked his parents to notarize bonds that had been signed when the parents were not present. Morley objected to the evidence on the ground that it was inadmissible under Federal Rule of Evidence 404(b) (Rule 404(b)). The district court overruled Morley’s objection and admitted the evidence. Morley was convicted, and he appealed.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (McKee, J.)
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