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Who led the prosecution during the trial in Exeter?
Who led the prosecution during the trial in Exeter?
- Arthur J.H.Collins
- Arthur Charles (correct)
- Baron Huddleston
- Sir William Robert Grove
Why was Arthur J.H. Collins hired for the defence?
Why was Arthur J.H. Collins hired for the defence?
- He was the most experienced lawyer in the city
- He worked pro bono
- Funded by a public defence subscription (correct)
- He was appointed by the judge
What happened when words were exchanged between the judge and Collins?
What happened when words were exchanged between the judge and Collins?
- Collins showed the judge a new legal argument
- The judge dismissed the insanity defence
- Collins pleaded for royal clemency
- The judge showed no interest in the defence submissions (correct)
What did Charles dismiss during the trial besides the defence necessity?
What did Charles dismiss during the trial besides the defence necessity?
Why was there speculation that Baron Huddleston was substituted for Sir William Robert Grove in the trial?
Why was there speculation that Baron Huddleston was substituted for Sir William Robert Grove in the trial?
What was Huddleston's plan to ensure a guilty verdict in the trial?
What was Huddleston's plan to ensure a guilty verdict in the trial?
What significant legal action did Huddleston want to occur after the special verdict was returned?
What significant legal action did Huddleston want to occur after the special verdict was returned?
What did Charles do during the trial to support his argument about jurisdiction under the Merchant Shipping Act 1854?
What did Charles do during the trial to support his argument about jurisdiction under the Merchant Shipping Act 1854?
What was the final decision given to the jury by the judge in terms of guilt or innocence of the defendants?
What was the final decision given to the jury by the judge in terms of guilt or innocence of the defendants?
What was the content of the special verdict presented by the judge to the jury?
What was the content of the special verdict presented by the judge to the jury?
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