Nature of the Case
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Facts
Ewart (D) was a newspaper vendor and sold a copy of a paper containing obscene matter. At trial, D claimed that he honestly did not know that the obscene material was in the paper. The prosecution claimed that the anti-obscenity law was strict liability. The defense claimed that the prosecution was burdened to show that D knew what he was selling. D was convicted and appealed.
Holding and Decision
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Legal Analysis
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