State v. Bouma
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Pollc District Court.' — Joseph E. Meter, Judge. Triad on indictment charging the defendant with the crime of seduction. Verdict of guilty and judgment entered committing the defendant to the Iowa State Reformatory for a period not to exceed five years. Defendant appeals. —
1Opinion of the CourtDe Graff, J.
— Defendant stands convicted for the crime of seduction. He admits having had sexual intercourse with the prosecutrix and more frequently than is admitted by her. One question is presented on this appeal. Does the evidence establish beyond a reasonable doubt that artifice was used in procuring the consent of the prosecutrix to sexual acts? The truth of her recital of the transaction must be tested in the same manner as the testimony of any witness. Is it reasonable? Is it natural? Does competent evidence support the essential fact in dispute ?
It appears that the defendant and prosecutrix…
2Cited by1 opinion
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