David Chacha Kamau v Republic [2014] KEHC 84 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 84
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 84 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 May 2014
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a forfeiture order made by the trial courtCoramR.P.V. WENDOH
Holding
The appeal is allowed, the order of forfeiture is quashed, and the vehicle is released to the appellant
Facts
The appellant's vehicle was forfeited by the trial court after the accused were acquitted of transporting forest produce without a permit. The appellant claimed he did not allow the driver to carry logs.
Issues
- Procedure for forfeiture order
- Basis for forfeiture order
Reasoning
The court did not follow the proper procedure for forfeiture and the order was made in error.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, order of forfeiture quashed
Orders
- Order of forfeiture quashed
- Vehicle released to appellant
Remedies
- Vehicle release
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Section 55(1) of the Forest Act
- Section 389(A) of the Criminal Procedure Act
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