Patremmy Mwalima Mwakweka v Republic [2014] KEHC 6633 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6633
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 6633 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 February 2014
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence in a criminal caseCoramM. ODERO
Holding
The appeal is merited, the conviction and sentence are quashed, and the fine is refunded.
Facts
The appellant, Patremmy Mwalima Mwakweka, was convicted of forcible detainer contrary to Section 91 of the Penal Code for occupying a parcel of land belonging to David Macharia Kangethe. The prosecution called four witnesses, including the appellant, who claimed to have occupied the land since 1986.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution was bona fide and whether the trial magistrate erred in allowing himself to be used to settle a civil dispute.
- Whether the trial magistrate had the authority to determine the question of ownership in a criminal case.
Reasoning
The trial magistrate erred in allowing himself to be used to settle a civil dispute and in determining the question of ownership in a criminal case. The prosecution was not bona fide.
Outcome
Appeal successful, conviction and sentence quashed, fine refunded.
Orders
- Quash the conviction and sentence of the appellant.
- Refund the fine paid by the appellant.
Remedies
- Refund of the fine paid by the appellant.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Registration of Titles Act Cap 281
Cases cited (1)
- Voi RMCC No. 40 of 2002 DAVID MACHARIA KANGETHE VS. PATREMMY
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