Parker v R [1912] HCA 29

Parker v R [1912] HCA 29

Where it is proved that a crime has been committed, resemblance of finger prints may of itself, in connection with other circumstances, be sufficient evidence of the identity of an accused person with the person who committed the crime charged.

Parties
Appellant: Edward Parker; Respondent: The King
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
23 May 1912
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Application for Special Leave to Appeal
Outcome
special leave to appeal refused
Legal Topics
Evidence, Identification, Fingerprints
Criminal Law Evidence Identification Fingerprints

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Parties

Edward Parker

Appellant

The King

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Application for Special Leave to Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Is evidence of similarity between finger prints alone sufficient to support a conviction for a crime?

Ratio Decidendi

Where it is proved that a crime has been committed, resemblance of finger prints may of itself, in connection with other circumstances, be sufficient evidence of the identity of an accused person with the person who committed the crime charged.

Court Disposition

special leave to appeal refused