McDonald v Dyer - [1917] NZLR 793

Justices — Right to Trial by Jury — Indictable Offence — Option offered to Accused as though Offence punishable Summarily — Election to be dealt with Summarily — Plea of "Guilty" — Subsequent Permission to Withdraw Plea — Effect of Withdrawal on Election — Justices of the Peace Act, 1908, s 122, 179, 180, 223, 226.