Tag: RV
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R. V. Chandra Dharma
Definition of R. V. Chandra Dharma ([1905] 2 K. B. 335). Held, that although a statute does not as a rule operate retrospectively, yet one which merely alters rules of procedure does apply to crimes committed, and causes of action existent, before the statute was passed Browse You might be […]
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R. V. Casement
Definition of R. V. Casement ([1917] 1 K. B. 98). By the Treason Act, 1351, it is a treason if a man be adherent to the King’s enemies in his realm, giving to them aid or comfort in his realm or elsewhere. Casement, a British subject, assisted the enemy in Germany during the Great War.…
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R. V. Christie
Definition of R. V. Christie ([1914] L. R. (A. C.) 545). Held, that a statement or accusation made to or in the presence of a prisoner may be evidence against him, although he actually denied it at the time, if, by his conduct or demeanour, he may be held to have admitted it Browse You…
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R. V. Christie
Definition of R. V. Christie ([1914] L. R. (A. C.) 545). Held, that a statement or accusation made to or in the presence of a prisoner may be evidence against him, although he actually denied it at the time, if, by his conduct or demeanour, he may be held to have admitted it Browse You…
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R. V. Earl Russell
Definition of R. V. Earl Russell ([1901] A. C. 446). Earl Russell, a British subject, was married in England in 1890. In 1900 he obtained an order of divorce in the United States of America, and married again. The divorce was invalid by English law as the earl had not acquired an American […]
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R. V. Hampden
Definition of R. V. Hampden ((1637), 3 St. Tr. 825). Charles I issued writs for collection of ship money, both from maritime towns and inland counties. Hampden refused to pay the amount for which he was assessed, and proceedings were taken in the Exchequer. Judgment for the Crown by a majority […]
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R. V. Gearing
Definition of R. V. Gearing ((1849), 18 L. J. M. C. 215). Unconnected conduct on other occasions is not admissible to prove the commission of an offence, but it is admissible to prove mens rea, i. e., to show a system or course of conduct, to rebut a defence of accident, or to prove knowledge…
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R. V. Lynch
Definition of R. V. Lynch ([1903] 1 K. B. 444), Lynch, a British subject, obtained letters of naturalisation in the South African Republic after the commencement of the South African War. Held, that this was in itself an act of treason and no defence to an indictment of treason in subsequently […]
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R. V. Hampden
Definition of R. V. Hampden ((1637), 3 St. Tr. 825). Charles I issued writs for collection of ship money, both from maritime towns and inland counties. Hampden refused to pay the amount for which he was assessed, and proceedings were taken in the Exchequer. Judgment for the Crown by a majority […]
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R. V. McNaghten
Definition of R. V. McNaghten ((1843), 10 Cl. & Fin. 200). The opinion of the Judges as to the effect of insanity on criminal responsibility was given to the House of Lords as follows :(1) A person under the influence of insane delusion who does an act with a view of redressing or revenging […]