Sol. Gen. v Murray [1974] JJ 181 (05 December 1974)
Hearsay evidence is admissible as part of the narrative in a police question-and-answer session if the accused does not deny its accuracy or object to its admissibility.
- Citation
- [1974] JJ 181
- Parties
- Applicant: Sol. Gen.; Respondent: Murray
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 05 December 1974
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Judgment
- Outcome
- admissibility of evidence affirmed
- Legal Topics
- Hearsay, Admissibility of Evidence
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Parties
Sol. Gen.
Applicant
Murray
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether hearsay evidence is admissible as part of the narrative in a question-and-answer session between police and accused
Ratio Decidendi
Hearsay evidence is admissible as part of the narrative in a police question-and-answer session if the accused does not deny its accuracy or object to its admissibility.
Court Disposition
admissibility of evidence affirmed
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