George Ngaruiya & Another v Republic [1992] KECA 50 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 50
- Citation
- [1992] KECA 50 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from summary dismissal of appeal by High CourtCoramJ.E Gicheru, A.M Cockar, M.G Muli
Holding
We allow the appeal, set aside the order of the High Court summarily rejecting the appeal, and order that the appeal be remitted to the High Court for hearing according to law.
Facts
The appellants were convicted of willfully and unlawfully damaging property contrary to section 339 (1) of the Penal Code and sentenced to a fine of KShs 2,000 or 5 months imprisonment. They appealed to the High Court on 9 grounds, including unresolved legal issues.
Issues
- whether the High Court had jurisdiction to dismiss the appeal summarily
- whether the appeal was frivolous or without substance
Reasoning
The High Court had no jurisdiction to dismiss the appeal summarily as it was not limited to the conviction being against the weight of evidence or the sentence being excessive. The appeal was not frivolous or without substance.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, appeal remitted to High Court
Orders
- Remit the appeal to the High Court for hearing according to law
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Penal Code
Cases cited (3)
- Lighton alias Mogege s/o Mundekeanye v Rex (1951) 18 EACA 309
- Mulakh Raj Mahan v Reginam (1954) 21 EACA 383
- Raphael v Republic [1973] EA 473
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