Peddie v Kitney - [1956] NZLR 706

Shipping and Seamen — Offences — Absence without Leave from Ship in New Zealand Port — Departure of Ship from New Zealand before Arrest of Deserter — Date of Departure of Ship to be proved — Certificate by Master under s 159 inadmissible until Fact of Ship's Departure before Arrest proved — Shipping and Seamen Act 1952, ss 157 (1) (b), 159.