Mathias Pirmin v. R., (PC) Crim. App. 127-M-69, 25/5/69, Seaton

  

Mathias Pirmin v. R., (PC) Crim. App. 127-M-69, 25/5/69, Seaton

The appellant, who was the servant of the complainant, stole various items from the complainant’s house at night and fled. He was convicted, on his own pleas, of burglary and theft.

Held: “In making his escape, the appellant, who had quite lawfully been in the house, that is to say, until the time he stole the complainant’s articles, opened the door of the house which was shut. These facts, if correct, amounted to the offences plea of guilty. Appeal dismissed.