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REPUBLIC V FLORENCE NANALWA MASASI & 2 OTHERS [2012] KEHC 2656 (KLR)

[2012] KEHC 2656 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
2656
Citation
[2012] KEHC 2656 (KLR)
Decided
19 July 2012
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and acquittalCoramF. AZANGALALA
Holding

The 1st accused is acquitted under Section 306 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The 2nd and 3rd accused are put on their defence.

Facts

The prosecution presented evidence against the 1st accused, but no prima facie case was demonstrated. The 2nd and 3rd accused were found to have a case to answer.

Issues

  1. Whether a prima facie case was demonstrated against the 1st accused
  2. Whether the 2nd and 3rd accused had a case to answer

Reasoning

The court found no prima facie case against the 1st accused based on the evidence presented. The 2nd and 3rd accused were found to have a case to answer.

Outcome

Acquittal of the 1st accused, case to answer for the 2nd and 3rd accused

Orders

  • Acquittal of the 1st accused

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (1)
  • Ramanlal Trambaklal Bhatt -Vs- Republic [1957] E.A. 332
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