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Legal Trial in Exeter: Prosecution vs Defence

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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?

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?

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?

The insanity defence Signup and view all the answers

Why was there speculation that Baron Huddleston was substituted for Sir William Robert Grove in the trial?

To ensure a 'safe pair of hands' Signup and view all the answers

What was Huddleston's plan to ensure a guilty verdict in the trial?

Inviting the jury to return a special verdict without expressing guilt or innocence Signup and view all the answers

What significant legal action did Huddleston want to occur after the special verdict was returned?

Reserving the legal question for an authority bench of judges Signup and view all the answers

What did Charles do during the trial to support his argument about jurisdiction under the Merchant Shipping Act 1854?

Called upon witnesses who had spoken to the defendants in Falmouth Signup and view all the answers

What was the final decision given to the jury by the judge in terms of guilt or innocence of the defendants?

Directed them to accept his findings or return a special verdict Signup and view all the answers

What was the content of the special verdict presented by the judge to the jury?

Details about the likelihood of death without one of the men being killed and eaten Signup and view all the answers