Stringfellow, R v

Stringfellow, R v

The foreman's correction and confirmation that all jurors agreed, following procedural errors, was sufficient to establish a unanimous verdict beyond ambiguity.

Parties
Respondent: Regina; Appellant: David Stringfellow
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
06 October 2008
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Jury Verdicts, Majority Verdicts, Unanimous Verdicts, Procedural Irregularity
Criminal Law Jury Verdicts Majority Verdicts Unanimous Verdicts Procedural Irregularity

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

David Stringfellow

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the jury's verdict was unanimous or by majority
  2. 2 Whether procedural errors in taking the verdict rendered it unlawful

Ratio Decidendi

The foreman's correction and confirmation that all jurors agreed, following procedural errors, was sufficient to establish a unanimous verdict beyond ambiguity.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The conviction and sentence stand.