Catchwords
Criminal law – Dishonestly obtaining property belonging to another by deception – Whether cheque is property belonging to another – Whether bank cheque is property belonging to another.
Criminal law – Dishonestly obtaining property belonging to another by deception with intention of permanent deprivation of property – Whether person capable of intending to permanently deprive another of cheque.
Cheques – Nature of cheque – Mandate – Contract.
Crimes Act 1958 (Vic), ss 71, 81.
Cheques and Payment Orders Act 1986 (Cth) (now Cheques Act 1986 (Cth)), ss 25, 71.