R v Le Vard - [1955] NZLR 266

Criminal Law — False Pretences — Evidence — Dishonoured Cheque — Evidence of other Dishonoured Cheques issued by Accused — Such Evidence not admissible as Evidence of Similar Acts, but Admissible as Directly Relevant to Accused's State of Mind when He issued Cheque on which Charge Founded — Cross-examination of Accused as to Debts and whether refused Discharge in Bankruptcy — Questions as to Credit, and Matter for Exercise of Trial Judge's Discretion — Evidence Act, 1908, s 5 — Evidence Amendment Act, 1952, s2.