13 Feb 1996
THE QUEEN v. SHANTOU SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE TEXING INDUSTRY TRADE COMPANY
- Citation
- THE QUEEN v. SHANTOU SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE TEXING INDUSTRY TRADE COMPANY
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCMA1072/1995
The appeal is allowed because the magistrate's reasons were legally inadequate and his reliance on the company's paid up capital was an impermissible basis to reject documentary and testimonial proof of ownership; where ownership is established and involvement in smuggling is not, forfeiture must be set aside and goods returned.