Willy Muasya v Republic [2015] KEHC 6355 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6355
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 6355 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 January 2015
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramB. Thuranira Jaden
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The conviction and sentence are upheld.
Facts
The Appellant, Willy Muasya, was charged with assault causing actual bodily harm. The complainant, Nzou Musyoka, alleged that the Appellant assaulted him with a club and bit him.
Issues
- Defect in charge sheet
- Hearsay evidence
- Use of reasonable force
- Weight of evidence
Reasoning
The court finds no merit in the appeal. The charge sheet was clear and unambiguous. The evidence corroborated the complainant's testimony. The trial magistrate's findings are upheld.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Penal Code
Cases cited (1)
- Sigilani v. Republic (2004) 2 KLR, 480
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