The applicant sought certiorari to quash his committal to stand trial for first degree murder following a preliminary inquiry.
The Crown's case was entirely circumstantial, relying on motive, opportunity, and after-the-fact conduct.
The reviewing court applied the test for committal, assessing whether there was any evidence upon which a properly instructed jury could reasonably convict.
The court found that the combined evidence of the accused's motive, presence in the building, and attempts to conceal his identity was reasonably capable of supporting an inference of guilt.
The application for certiorari was dismissed.
