R v Hunter (No 14) [2014] NSWSC 1157

R v Hunter (No 14) [2014] NSWSC 1157

Given the physical impediments faced by the witness and the need for the trial to proceed with reasonable dispatch, the court decided to adjourn the witness’s evidence until 10 AM the following morning.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Accused: Paul Andrew Hunter
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
16 July 2014
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Interlocutory Application During Trial
Outcome
Application for adjournment granted to 10 AM the following day.
Legal Topics
Evidence, Witness Adjournment, Examination in Chief
Criminal Law Evidence Witness Adjournment Examination in Chief

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Paul Andrew Hunter

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Interlocutory Application During Trial

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether to grant an adjournment for a witness to conclude evidence due to health issues

Ratio Decidendi

Given the physical impediments faced by the witness and the need for the trial to proceed with reasonable dispatch, the court decided to adjourn the witness’s evidence until 10 AM the following morning.

Court Disposition

Application for adjournment granted to 10 AM the following day.

Orders

  • Mr Gary Hunter to be available to conclude his evidence at 10 AM tomorrow morning.