THE QUEEN v LLOYD JOHN STEPHENS [1999] NZCA 77 (11 May 1999)

IN THE court of appeal of new zealand

ca37/99

THE QUEEN

V

LLOYD JOHN STEPHENS

Hearing:	11 May 1999
Coram:	Tipping J Doogue J Robertson J
Appearances:	E R Fairbrother for Appellant K B F Hastie for Crown
Judgment:	11 May 1999

judgment of the court delivered by tipping j

[1] This appeal is allowed for reasons to be given in writing at a later date. The convictions are set aside.A new trial is ordered.Counsel are requested to file written submissions on the point concerning s19 of the Evidence Act 1908 which may form part of the Court's reasoning, albeit the appeal is allowed in any event on grounds not touching s19.

[2] The timetable for the submissions is appellant within 7 days, Crown within a further 7 days, and appellant in reply (if desired) within a further 7 days.

Solicitors

Crown Law Office, Wellington