The common law developed a doctrine under which, where an accused was engaged in the commission of a felony and a homicide occurred, the felonious act substituted for proof of malice aforethought.This evolved into what we now know as the "Felony Murder Rule."

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The statement is true. The common law did develop the doctrine of felony murder, where the commission of a felony could substitute for proof of malice aforethought in a homicide case. This has since evolved into what is known as the Felony Murder Rule.

The Common Law Developed a Doctrine Under Which, Where an Accused