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Court of Appeal Wellington
16 July; 3 August 1965
North P., Turner J., McCarthy J.
16 July; 3 August 1965
North P., Turner J., McCarthy J.
Criminal law — Attempting to pervert course of justice — Whether limited to cases where person sought to be influenced a witness, juryman or other person taking part in conduct of trial and where means used consist of threats, bribes and other corrupt means — Whether ejusdem generis rule to be applied — Whether supply of false information to Probation Officer intending that it be placed before Court constitutes offence — Crimes Act 1961, s. 117 (d).
Criminal law — Practice — Application to trial Judge to quash indictment — Application refused and trial proceeding — Proper course to be followed by accused — Whether such refusal may be made ground of appeal — Crimes Act 1961, ss. 345 (5), 380, 383.
Statutes — Interpretation — When ejusdem generis rule to be applied.