The Schwartzistan Herald · 11 June 1980
The Court of Chronological Offences rules in The Crown v
Vellmar, 11 June 1980
In the courts. The Court of Chronological Offences rules in The Crown v. S. W.: acquitted for want of evidence that the figure denoted a year. The public gallery was thin.
Officers of the Ministry of Chronology were present in the body of the court and left with the item under seal.
Those concerned: The Crown v. S. W. (case); The Court of Chronological Offences (court); Susanne Wendl (accused).
The Grand Chancellor, Andrea Wendl, issued no statement.
Background
- 7 May 1980. The Court of Chronological Offences rules in The Crown v. E. W.: acquitted for want of evidence that the figure denoted a year. Earlier report.
- 11 November 1979. A clock face at Marschau is found to carry an unlicensed year on its calendar dial. The clockmaker's licence is revoked. Among those questioned is a S. Wendl. Earlier report.
- 11 January 1975. The Court of Chronological Offences rules in The Crown v. N. H.: acquitted for want of evidence that the figure denoted a year. Earlier report.
- 23 September 1973. The Court of Chronological Offences rules in The Crown v. B. W.: fined and the item sealed. Earlier report.
- 29 July 1972. The Court of Chronological Offences rules in The Crown v. K. W.: 1 years, suspended. Earlier report.
Reaction in the regions was muted.
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