Principle

CRIMINAL LAW — Charge and Information — Use of Word “Fraudulently” in Charge Not Fatal Where Accused Not Misled

Area of law
CRIMINAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

The word "fraudulently" can be interpreted under ejusdem generis. The principle applies to statutory interpretation. The rule helps determine the meaning of general words. The court will not strike down a charge for minor wording variation if the accused is not misled. The principle is…

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