R v Keli LANE [No 9] [2010] NSWSC 1536

R v Keli LANE [No 9] [2010] NSWSC 1536

The summary document prepared by the Crown is not admissible as evidence because, although helpful as an aid to understanding or submission, it lacks authenticity and proper evidentiary foundation.

Parties
Crown: Regina (Crown); Accused: Keli Lane
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
24 September 2010
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Evidentiary Ruling During Trial
Outcome
Objection to the admissibility of the document upheld
Legal Topics
Admissibility of Evidence
Criminal Law Admissibility of Evidence

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Parties

Regina (Crown)

Crown

Keli Lane

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Evidentiary Ruling During Trial

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a summary document prepared by the Crown is admissible as evidence

Ratio Decidendi

The summary document prepared by the Crown is not admissible as evidence because, although helpful as an aid to understanding or submission, it lacks authenticity and proper evidentiary foundation.

Court Disposition

Objection to the admissibility of the document upheld

Orders

  • The summary document is not admissible as evidence