FRANCIS KARIUKI KINGORI vs REPUBLIC [2002] KEHC 122 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 122
- Citation
- [2002] KEHC 122 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramMBOGHOLI MSAGHA
Holding
The appeal is allowed, conviction quashed and sentence set aside. The appellant shall be released forthwith unless otherwise lawfully held.
Facts
Two transactions emerged in the case: a contract between the appellant and Muranga Bookshop, and a contract between Muranga Bookshop and Kenya Literature Bureau. Theft could not be attributed to the appellant.
Issues
- Whether the appellant's conviction and sentence should be quashed
- Whether the appellant should be released
Reasoning
The two transactions are independent, and since consideration has passed, theft could not be attributed to the appellant. A recourse is in civil jurisdiction.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Conviction quashed
- Sentence set aside
- Appellant released forthwith
Remedies
- Release of the appellant
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