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Famous cases of Sir Patrick Hastings. K.C.
Selected and presented at the microphone by EDGAR LUSTGARTEN
4: The Royal Mail Case 1931
The Chairman of the Royal Mall Steam Packet Company was charged with issuing annual reports with the intention of deceiving shareholders. The company accountant was charged with aiding and abetting. Hastings appeared for the accountant and secured his client's acquittal, though the Old Bailey and high finance were not readily associated with his name.

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