274
In forceGeneral averment of intent to defraud or injure
Part 12Procedure, evidence, verdict etc
274 General averment of intent to defraud or injure
(1)
If it is necessary to allege an intent to defraud, or injure, it shall be sufficient to allege that the accused did the act with the intent, without alleging an intent to defraud, or injure, any particular person.
(2)
In an indictment for doing an act fraudulently, or for a fraudulent purpose, it shall not be necessary to state what was the fraudulent intent, or purpose.
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