R v Sim - [1987] 1 NZLR 356

Criminal law — Evidence — Comparison of disputed handwriting — Whether Judge may consider opinion of handwriting expert as to authorship of accused's writing — Whether standard of proof required is proof beyond reasonable doubt — Whether all questions of the authenticity of both genuine and disputed writings must be left to the jury — Evidence Act 1908, s 19.

Criminal law — Offences — Forgery — Whether a signed picture is a document — Whether a falsely signed picture is a false document — Crimes Act 1961, ss 263(2) and 264.