Osman v Republic [1985] KEHC 60 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 60
- Citation
- [1985] KEHC 60 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the Ag Resident Magistrate’s Court at NairobiCoramButler-Sloss J
Holding
The appeal against conviction is dismissed. The appeal against sentence is also dismissed.
Facts
The appellant, Asha Ahmed Osman, was charged with the importation of restricted goods from Jeddah to Nairobi. The goods were valued at Kshs 10,950 and included 42 brassieres and 59 pieces of dress materials. The appellant pleaded not guilty and was convicted and fined Kshs 9,000.
Issues
- Whether the appellant caused the goods to be brought into Kenya
- Whether the fine of Kshs 9,000 is manifestly excessive
Reasoning
The magistrate's finding that the appellant was the owner of the goods and the importer is upheld. The appellant's claim that she had no prior knowledge of the goods being sent to her is not supported by the evidence.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Customs Act
- Customs and Excise Act
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