State v. Webb

BRUNOT, X

(dissenting). This case was heard and decided by Division A. When the opinion was submitted one of the justices found merit in bill No. 18, and the case was referred to the court en banc. In that forum, with reference to bill No. 18, the conclusion was reached that the testimony offered by the state was privileged and that it was prejudicial error to admit it. I respectfully dissent from this ruling, and adhere to the entire original, opinion as a correct expression of the law, viz.:

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