Duquesne Law Review
Abstract
The Pennsylvania Superior Court has held that in the absence of an understanding and comprehension of an oath, and the Divine punishment it implies, minor witnesses are incompetent to testify.
Commonwealth v. Rimmel, 221 Pa. Super. 84, 289 A.2d 116 (1972).
First Page
701
Recommended Citation
Stephen Levin,
Criminal Law - Evidence - Competency of Minor Witness - Obligation of Oath,
11
Duq. L. Rev.
701
(1973).
Available at:
https://dsc.duq.edu/dlr/vol11/iss4/13