Finn v R [2011] VSCA 68 continues the general trend of the Court of Appeal discouraging the routine use of interlocutory appeals. This time, the appellant sought to challenge a decision admitting evidence of statements by a deceased under s65(2)(b) of the Evidence Act 2008.
Showing posts with label Interlocutory Appeal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Interlocutory Appeal. Show all posts
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Monday, November 29, 2010
Corporate identity, statutory interpretation and keywords
Monday 29 November 2010 has been a busy day for Victorians. After a long wait, John Brumby conceded defeat in the Victorian state election. However, while politics tragics may have been waiting most of the day with bated breath, criminal law geeks received a feast of decisions from the Court of Appeal. Three in particular deserve special mention.
Monday, November 8, 2010
Don't mention the Charter
Update - Dr Manhatten has also discussed this case - http://www.summarycrime.com/2010/11/wells-v-queen-no-2-charter-points-not.html
In my first post on this blog, I discussed the Court of Appeal's refusal to answer questions referred to it under s33 of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006. Last Thursday, the court sought to dissuade practitioners from using another avenue to obtain early and authoritative answers to questions arising under the Charter.
In my first post on this blog, I discussed the Court of Appeal's refusal to answer questions referred to it under s33 of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006. Last Thursday, the court sought to dissuade practitioners from using another avenue to obtain early and authoritative answers to questions arising under the Charter.
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