R v Turnbull (No. 13) [2016] NSWSC 785

R v Turnbull (No. 13) [2016] NSWSC 785

Evidence of property valuation is relevant to the issues in the trial, particularly as to what was in the mind of the accused at relevant times; therefore, the objection to admissibility is rejected and the evidence is allowed.

Parties
Crown: Regina; Accused: Ian Robert Turnbull
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
05 May 2016
Procedural Posture
Criminal Trial / Procedural Ruling on Admissibility of Evidence
Outcome
Evidence admitted
Legal Topics
Admissibility of Evidence, Relevance of Evidence, Valuation of Property
Criminal Law Admissibility of Evidence Relevance of Evidence Valuation of Property

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Parties

Regina

Crown

Ian Robert Turnbull

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal Trial / Procedural Ruling on Admissibility of Evidence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether evidence of land valuation at different times is admissible in a murder trial
  2. 2 Relevance of increase in property value due to land clearing to issues in trial

Ratio Decidendi

Evidence of property valuation is relevant to the issues in the trial, particularly as to what was in the mind of the accused at relevant times; therefore, the objection to admissibility is rejected and the evidence is allowed.

Court Disposition

Evidence admitted

Orders

  • Evidence of valuation by Mr Donoghue is admitted as evidence in the Crown case.