Stansbury v. Marks

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

2 Dall. 213 (Pa. 1793)

Relevant factsFree

During a Saturday trial in Pennsylvania state court, defense witness Jonas Phillips, who was Jewish, refused to testify because the proceeding fell on the Sabbath; the court initially fined Phillips for the refusal but excused the fine once the defendant agreed to waive his testimony.

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Holding & reasoning

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Procedural history, concurrence & dissent

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