Beckwith v R

(1976) 135 CLR 569
(1976) 12 ALR 333
(1976) 51 ALJR 247

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Between: Beckwith
And: the Queen

Court:

Judges: Gibbs J
Stephen J
Mason J
Jacobs J
Murphy J

Subject References:
Customs

Hearing date: 27 August 1976
Judgment date: 1 November 1976

Sydney

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ORDER

Appeal allowed.

Judgment of the Supreme Court of New South Wales (Court of Appeal) set aside.

In lieu thereof answer both questions stated for the opinion of that Court in the negative.

Set aside the verdict and order that indictment be quashed.