The Law Reports (Appeal Cases)
[1961] AC 290
[HOUSE OF LORDS.]
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS APPELLANT; AND SMITH RESPONDENT.
1960 May 9,
10,
18.
1960 June 27, 28, 29, 30;
July 1, 28.
1960 June 27, 28, 29, 30;
July 1, 28.
Byrne, Sachs and Winn JJ. VISCOUNT KILMUIR L.C., LORD GODDARD, LORD TUCKER, LORD DENNING and LORD PARKER OF WADDINGTON.
Crime Homicide
— Intention to kill or cause grievous bodily harm
— Presumption of intention
— Extent of application
—
Homicide Act, 1957 (5 & 6 Eliz. 2, c. 11), ss. 1 (1), 5.
Presumption
— Intention
— Natural and probable consequence of acts
— Homicide.