The Law Reports (Appeal Cases)
[1974] AC 357
[HOUSE OF LORDS]
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS APPELLANT AND TURNER RESPONDENT
[On appeal from REG. v. TURNER]
1973 June 11,
12,
13;
July 25
July 25
Lord Reid, Lord MacDermott, Lord Morris of Borth-y-Gest, Lord Hodson and Lord Pearson
Crime
— Fraud
— Obtaining pecuniary advantage by deception
— Worthless cheque presented in payment of debt
— Whether “debt … evaded”
—
Theft Act 1968 (c. 60), s. 16 (2) (2)