Elisha Nyagaya Onduro v Republic [2016] KEHC 1973 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1973
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 1973 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 October 2016
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramJ.A. Makaau
Holding
The appeal is allowed, sentence set aside. The fine of KShs.260,000 is refunded to the appellant.
Facts
The appellant, Elisha Nyagaya Onduro, was charged with obtaining money by false pretenses. He claimed he was delivering a vehicle from Japan, but the complainant, Dominic Onyango Polo, did not receive the vehicle and paid additional sums into the appellant's account.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution established the essential elements of obtaining money by false pretenses.
- Whether the matter was civil or criminal in nature.
Reasoning
The prosecution did not establish the essential elements of obtaining money by false pretenses. The matter was civil in nature, and the remedy should have been sought through civil jurisdiction.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, sentence set aside, fine refunded
Orders
- Fine refunded to the appellant
Remedies
- Refund of fine
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Section 313 of the Penal Code
- Civil jurisdiction
Cases cited (1)
- Kiilu and Another V. R (2005) 1 KLR 174
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