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Court of Appeal Wellington
15 September 1953
Fair J; Gresson J; Hay J
15 September 1953
Fair J; Gresson J; Hay J
Criminal Law — Trial — Direction — Jury to determine whether Reasonable Possibility of Occurrence of Events as contended by Defence, and whether Innocent Explanation Consistent with Evidence — Trial Judge to direct Jury accordingly.
Criminal Law — Trial — Verdict — Ambiguity or Possible Ambiguity in Verdict — Duty of Judge to clear up Ambiguity — Jury not required to retire when asked Question by Judge.