Topic: the implicit premise of the exception is that a person who … · Go Syfert
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2 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 9 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side: they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from United States v. Jones.

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1 United States v. Jones Anchor
cma · 1990
green “the implicit premise of the exception is that a person who reacts 'to a startling event or condition' while 'under the stress of excitement caused' thereby will speak truthfully because of a lack of opportunity to fabricate.” 5
2 United States v. Kerr
armfor · 1999
green “a finding or sentence of a court-martial may not be held incorrect on the ground of an error of law unless the error materially prejudices the substantial rights of the accused.” 4

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