Chalcraft v Bennett: Chalcraft v Johnson - [1951] NZLR 838

Police Offences — Liquor at Dance-halls — Proof that Liquor "in the possession or control of any person attending or proceeding to attend the dance" — On Such Proof, Liquor deemed to be "in the vicinity of the hall" — Mere Distance from Hall No Answer — Statutes Amendment Act, 1939, s 59 (2) (3).,

Criminal Law — Practice — Appeal — Appeal from Acquittal — Dismissal of Information in Error of Law — Relevant Facts undetermined in Lower Court — Judgment reversed — Appellate Court unable to enter Conviction — Case remitted to Magistrate with Opinion of Supreme Court thereon.