Republic v Ewoi (Criminal Case 2888 of 2015) [2017] KEMC 136 (KLR) (7 March 2017) (Judgment)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 136
- Citation
- [2017] KEMC 136 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 March 2017
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramALOYCE-PETER-NDEGE
Holding
The defendant is found not guilty of reckless and negligent act causing harm.
Facts
On 31.10.2015, the defendant's dog bit a child, and the defendant was not at home at the time. The defendant denied responsibility and called witnesses to dispute the dog's description.
Issues
- Whether the defendant's dog caused the harm to the complainant
- Whether the defendant failed to take reasonable precaution to prevent the dog from causing harm
Reasoning
The evidence does not prove that the defendant was present at home when the child was allegedly bitten by the dog, and the prosecution failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt.
Outcome
Not guilty
Orders
- Acquittal of the defendant
- Discharge of the defendant's surety
- Release of any security deposited on the defendant's behalf
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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