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state of mind

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From 239 U.S. 510 - Seven Cases of Eckman's Alterative v. United States · 1916Most cited · 67 citing opinions

State of mind is itself a fact, and may be a material fact, and false and fraudulent representations may be made about it; and persons who make or deal in substances or compositions alleged to be curative are in a position to have superior knowledge, and may be held to good faith in their statements.