Barrie & Anor v S (CR APP 8 of 1974) [1976] SLCA 2 (11 March 1976)

Criminal Law and Procedure - Wrongful additional of evidence -Whether murder conviction ought to be quashed - Whether evidence prejudiced defendant and affected minds of jury - Whether judge's direction is adequate - Failure of Judge to direct jury on meaning of defence and burden of proof -Appeal allowed - Conviction of both Appellants quashed and sentence set aside