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KembaraXtra-Case Law-Lawrence and Pomroy (1971)
I. Facts of the Case
I. Facts of the Case
- D (Defendant): Repaired V's (Victim's) roof for £195.
- V (Victim): Dissatisfied with the work; Paid £125.
- Dispute: Balance of payment of £70 remaining.
- Threat: D told V 'You will have to look over your shoulder before you step out of doors' if balance unpaid.
- Victim's Response: V felt threatened.
- The necessity of the judge to explain the word "menaces" to the jury.
- General Rule: Judge not required to explain 'menaces' to the jury.
- Exception:
- Special Knowledge/Circumstances: Where special knowledge held by either the defendant or the victim influences the meaning of the communication.
- Impact: What constitutes a "menace" to an ordinary person is different to that experienced by the victim (or the defendant), the judge must spell out the meaning of the word to the jury.
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