CHARGE OF THEFT
Accused Not Arraigned At the opening of the current session of the Supreme Court in Christchurch yesterday one case was speedily disposed of. In his opening address. Mr Justice Macarthur said that he and Mr Justice Wilson had read the depositions in the 14 cases to be considered. In one case, that of Colin lan Harris, charged with theft, both judges were of the Opinion that there was not sufficient evidence on the depositions to warrant his standing trial. His Honour made an order in accordance with section 347 of the Crimes Act that Harris should not be arraigned and should be discharged.
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Press, Volume CII, Issue 30125, 8 May 1963, Page 10
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