Cases Section 1A Flashcards
Bushels case
Juror can’t be punished for the verdict
R v Mekenna
Judged quashed case sue to jury tampering
R v green
If profession doesn’t conflict with the case anyone can serve as juror
R v Tomwy
Jury tampering
R v kronlid and others
Jury making wrong decision
R v Mirza
Don’t know how jury came to conclusion
Wilson v sprason
Challenge for cause (specific reason)
Romford jury
Challenge to the array
White v jones
Can sue Solicitors for negligence
C v DPP
Mistake about the law leapfrog
Hall v Simmons
Can sue barristers for negligence
Saif Ali v Sydney’s mitchel and co 1980
Can sue barristers for bad advice or written opinions
Miller no.2
Supreme Court on a point of law or general public importance
R v miller
Independence from the executive (government)
Pinochet
Judges can’t judge cases of intrest