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Poulterer's Case

Poulterer's Case, 77 Eng. Rep. 813, is a legal case that broadened the definition of conspiracy. It broadened the previous narrow definition to include attempt. The case was decided in the Court of Star Chamber.

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Poulterer's Case, 77 Eng. Rep. 813 (K.B. 1611), is a legal case that broadened the definition of conspiracy.1 It broadened the previous narrow definition to include attempt.1 The case was decided in the Court of Star Chamber.2

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  1. Conspiracy, 1 Encyclopedia of Crime and Justice 241-2 (2d ed. 2002); James Burke, Sandord Kadish,Dan M. Kahan
  2. Harno, Albert J. "INTENT IN CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY". Pennsylvania Law Review. University of Pennsylvania Law School. Retrieved 12 August 2021.