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Morris Ntiritimi v Republic [2016] KEHC 642 (KLR)

[2016] KEHC 642 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
642
Citation
[2016] KEHC 642 (KLR)
Decided
19 December 2016
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramKIARIE WAWERU KIARIE
Holding

The appeal is dismissed in its entirety.

Facts

The appellant, Morris Ntiritimi, was convicted of grievous harm against David Kubai M'Mithiaru on December 4, 2001, at Irindie Market in Igembe North District of Meru. The appellant claimed an alibi.

Issues

  1. Whether the conviction was based on sufficient evidence
  2. Whether the trial magistrate erred in relying on circumstantial evidence

Reasoning

The court found the conviction was based on sound evidence and that the trial magistrate did not err in relying on circumstantial evidence.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Authorities cited

Cases cited (2)
  • OKENO v. Republic (1972 EA 32)
  • REP v. Kipkering Arap Koskie & Another (16 EACA 135)
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