1. Kepner v. United States, No. 244, SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES, Argued April 22, 1904 , May 31, 1904
OVERVIEW: Congress extended prohibition against double jeopardy to the Philippine Islands; verdict of acquittal barred government's subsequent appeal, which erroneously procured the reversal of the previous verdict and placed defendant in jeopardy twice.
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