Postal Corporation of Kenya v Njagi [2005] KEHC 2929 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2929
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 2929 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 March 2005
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence for malicious damage to propertyCoramJ. K. SERGON
Holding
The prosecution proved malice and the existence of the property destroyed. The appellants' claim to the disputed property was not valid.
Facts
Meshack Wekesa Simiyu contracted Alex Kimungui to build three latrines on a parcel of land. Florence Nasimiyu and Fred Kaburu, acting on behalf of the appellants, stopped the construction and destroyed the toilet.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved the elements of the offence of malicious damage to property
- Whether the appellants had a valid claim to the disputed property
Reasoning
The prosecution established malice through the dispute over the ownership of the land. The existence of the property was established by direct evidence. The appellants' claim to the property was not supported by evidence.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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