University of New Zealand.
Third LL.B. Examination, 1885.
Criminal Law.
Examiner:
Edmund Robertson, M.A.
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Only eight questions to be answered.]
1. |
Define martial law. By whom, and under what circumstances, and with what responsibilty, may it be proclaimed? |
2. |
Give a summary of the rules to be observed in drawing indictments. |
3. |
Write a short historical account of perjury as a criminal offence. |
4. |
Illustrate the position of the Star-Chamber in the history of the criminal law. |
5. |
Summarize the criminal law relating to the fraudulent misappropriation of property. |
6. |
Give a short account of
one of the following trials:—John Donnellan, William Palmer, Thomas Smethurst. |
7. |
Write short notes on the following:—benefit of clergy,
peine forte et dure, malice aforethought.
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8. |
What are the criminal remedies for libel now available? Mention any points of difference between the civil and criminal liability. |
9. |
Illustrate (if possible by reference to decided cases) the essential elements of
forgery. |
10. |
State generally what must be proved under an indictment for bigamy, and what defences will be sufficient. |