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Court of Appeal Wellington
6, 10 November 1967
North P., Turner J., McCarthy J.
6, 10 November 1967
North P., Turner J., McCarthy J.
Criminal law — Evidence and proof — Receiving — Aiding in disposal — No evidence of possession — Doctrine of recent possession not applicable — Crimes Act 1961, s. 260
Practice — Misdirection — Prosecution for receiving by aiding in the disposal of stolen goods — Jury directed to take into account the doctrine of recent possession — Accused convicted — Appeal — Conviction quashed and new trial ordered — Proviso not to be applied — Crimes Act 1961, s. 385 (1).