EDWARDS V. THE KING 19/1931
The court was divided: some judges found no error of law or miscarriage of justice under Section 6 of the Criminal Appeals Act, 1924, while others found the evidence insufficient to submit to the jury and an inadequate direction regarding the use of certain evidence. The tie resulted in upholding the Supreme Court's decision and dismissing the appeal.
- Parties
- Appellant: Edwards; Respondent: The King
- Jurisdiction
- Australia
- Judgment Date
- 27 May 1931
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
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Parties
Edwards
Appellant
The King
Respondent
Ratio Decidendi
The court was divided: some judges found no error of law or miscarriage of justice under Section 6 of the Criminal Appeals Act, 1924, while others found the evidence insufficient to submit to the jury and an inadequate direction regarding the use of certain evidence. The tie resulted in upholding the Supreme Court's decision and dismissing the appeal.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
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