In the matter of The Defence Force Discipline Appeals Act 1955; in the matter of an Application for Leave to Appeal pursuant to Section 21(1) of the Act ; in the matter of an Appeal against conviction by Court Martial of Roy David Snedden [1987] ADFDAT 1
Despite discrepancies between witnesses, it was reasonable for the Court to conclude beyond reasonable doubt that the appellant spoke the insubordinate words complained of.
- Parties
- Appellant: Roy David Snedden; Respondent: Respondent
- Jurisdiction
- Australia
- Judgment Date
- 18 March 1987
- Procedural Posture
- Application for Leave to Appeal and Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction by Court Martial
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Insubordinate Language, Standard of Proof, Appeals From Court Martial
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Parties
Roy David Snedden
Appellant
Respondent
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Application for Leave to Appeal and Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction by Court Martial
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the conviction on the 5th charge was unreasonable and cannot be supported by the evidence
Ratio Decidendi
Despite discrepancies between witnesses, it was reasonable for the Court to conclude beyond reasonable doubt that the appellant spoke the insubordinate words complained of.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
Orders
- appeal dismissed
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