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High Court Wellington
10 July; 4 September 1952
F B ADAMS J
10 July; 4 September 1952
F B ADAMS J
Police Offences — Cruelty to Animals — Wantonly or Unreasonably causing Unnecessary Suffering to Animal — Proof of Intentional Cruelty not required — Requisite mens rea defined by Words "wantonly or unreasonably" — "Wantonly" — Police Offences Act, 1927, s 7 (1) (a).