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The Court of Appeal heard an appeal by M against a conviction rendered by a lower court. The nature of the dispute pertains to a criminal conviction and sentence imposed on the appellant, M, by the lower court. The appeal was heard by McPherson JA, Moynihan J, and Byrne J in Brisbane.

The primary legal issue before the Court was to determine whether there were any errors in the lower court's proceedings that warranted a reversal or modification of the conviction and sentence imposed on the appellant. The Court had to examine the legal process followed by the lower court and the evidence presented during the trial to ascertain if the conviction was just and legally sound.

The Court of Appeal found no substantial errors in the proceedings of the lower court that would necessitate a reversal of the conviction. The Court emphasised the importance of ensuring that all parties involved, including witnesses, are adequately informed of the hearing dates and that all necessary arrangements are in place for the Court to hear the evidence by video link. Consequently, the appeal was adjourned to a date to be fixed by the Registrar. The Court did not find it necessary to provide further orders beyond the adjournment of the appeal.

R v M

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M	Appellant
BRISBANE ..DATE 12/03/2001 12032001 T1/RB28 M/T COA57/2001