Fraser v Heatly [1952] JC 103 – S 273 Edinburgh Corporation Order Confirmation Act 1933 – (s 29 WMA 1889).
- Paul v Hargreaves unsound law.
1) ordinary rule that mens rea required for criminal or quasi-criminal offence excluded where renders Act ineffective.
2) representation as to weight not the essence of offence under s 29 WMA 1889 or s 273 Edinburgh Corporation Order Confirmation Act 1933.
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