1949 Perry Mason

The Case of the Dubious Bridegroom

Client Virginia Colfax
Victim Edward Garvin
Prosecution Hamilton Burger
Investigator Paul Drake / Lt. Arthur Tragg

Case Narrative & Plot Summary

A bigamous marriage, Mexican divorce papers, and two rival wives lead to an ambush in an underground garage and murder.

Courtroom Cross-Examination & Forensic Trick

Mason uses conflict-of-laws jurisdictional rules regarding Mexican divorces to destroy the state's motive theory.