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|facts=* '''Daniel M'Naghten''' (1813 – May 1865) wanted to assassinate the British prime minister. | |||
* In 1843, M'Naghten shot & killed Edward Drummond, the prime minister's secretary. | |||
* Physicians found M'Naghten to be totally insane. | |||
* M'Naghten's acquittal caused public furor. | |||
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Revision as of 23:47, February 5, 2024
| M'Naghten’s Case | |
| Court | House of Lords |
|---|---|
| Citation | 0 Cl. & F. 200, 8 Eng. Rep. 718 |
| Date decided | 1843 |
Facts
- Daniel M'Naghten (1813 – May 1865) wanted to assassinate the British prime minister.
- In 1843, M'Naghten shot & killed Edward Drummond, the prime minister's secretary.
- Physicians found M'Naghten to be totally insane.
- M'Naghten's acquittal caused public furor.
