Jim bound and gagged Jane, leaving her abandoned. Jim rang emergency services and supplied some information regarding Janes situation, but the call was not acted upon. Jim made no further effort to rescue Jane. Some eleven days later after the phone call Jane died of dehydration. Is Jim guilty of murder?

• Issue: Define the relevant legal issue.
• Relevant Law: Apply legal principles from NSW cases and NSW statutes.
• Application: Develop legal arguments by applying the law to facts.Explain the law - don't just state it.
• Conclusion: Arrive at a considered conclusion.