Section 116 — Crimes Act 1900 (NSW)

All larcenies to be of same nature

Every larceny, whatever the value of the property stolen, shall be deemed to be of the same nature, and shall be subject to the same incidents in all respects, as grand larceny was before the passing of the Act seventh and eighth George the Fourth, chapter twenty-nine.

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Related sections

s 114 — Being armed with intent to commit indictable offence
s 115 — Being convicted offender armed with intent to commit indictable offence
s 115A — Alternative verdicts
s 117 — Punishment for larceny
s 118 — Intent to return property no defence
s 119 — Verdict where several takings proved

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