Chapter
Trial of Martin Guerre
42:18 - 45:22 (03:03)
This podcast episode discusses the trial of Martin Guerre and the legal minds involved in it, as well as the strategy of Bertrand during the trial.
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Despite the testimony of Martin Guerre's sisters, the judge in the trial found him guilty and sentenced him to death.
42:18 - 43:04 (00:46)
Martin Guerre
Summary
Despite the testimony of Martin Guerre's sisters, the judge in the trial found him guilty and sentenced him to death. Martin attempted to appeal to a higher court but was unsuccessful.
ChapterTrial of Martin Guerre
EpisodeThe Improbable Story of Martin Guerre
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The finest legal minds in France came together to hear a sweeping story in a court case.
43:05 - 45:22 (02:16)
French Law
Summary
The finest legal minds in France came together to hear a sweeping story in a court case. The affirmative testimony was given more weight than negative testimony in affirmation of a already-intact family.