Ohio Supreme Court, 1871

Phelps v. Smith

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

Opinion of the Court

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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