Phelps v. Smith

22 Ohio St. (N.S.) 189
Ohio Supreme Court·Decided December 15, 1871·Published

Opinion

By the Court.

We see no error in this. Subsequent similar acts of a party are competent evidence to show the intention or animus with which he committed the act charged, but can not be given in evidence to prove the act itself.

Leave refused.

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Phelps v. Smith, 22 Ohio St. (N.S.) 189 (Ohio 1871).

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