Papan v The State

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Type: Case

Citation: (1999) 54 WIR 451

Summary: Murder trial — Petitioner’s sister seeing jury foreman talking to prosecution witness — After matter investigated by judge in chambers in absence of petitioner trial continuing and petitioner convicted — If evidence of petitioner’s sister correct judge’s decision not to discharge jury difficult to justify but insufficient information so case remitted to local court of appeal

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Court: PC

Jurisdiction: Trinidad and Tobago

Date 1999