Hurtt v. Stirone

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · Decided 1965-01-14

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Dissenting Opinion by Mr. Justice Musmanno: What a defendant battles for in a criminal case is wholly different from what he defends against in a civil case. The issues are different, the facts frequently differ, and they are certainly presented in a different way. Obviously, the objectives are different. In fighting for his name and liberty in a criminal prosecution, the defendant might well…

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