R v Clark - [1953] NZLR 823

Criminal Law — Evidence — Cross-examination of Accused as to Previous Convictions — Defence not developed on Lines requiring Accused's Credit to be implicated to Extent of Informing Jury of His Previous Convictions — Judge's Discretion allowing Cross-examination wrongly exercised — Miscarriage of Justice — New Trial — Limits to Exercise of Discretion — Evidence Act, 1908, s 5 (2) (d) — Evidence Amendment Act, 1952, s 5.