Lesiit Musyoka Beta

Main subject areas

Activity

Published decisions from 2013 to 2018; busiest year 2013 (2 decisions).

Documented outcomes by case type

• Criminal Appeal: The conviction and sentence of death were set aside. (1); Appeal dismissed (1)
• Succession: The application for rectification of the grant is dismissed. (1)

Counts are per published decision as classified by AI; not comparable across courts or years.

Most-cited legislation

• Penal Code (2)
• Criminal Procedure Code (1)
• Kinyanjui vs. Republic (2004) 2 KLR 364 (1)
• Buru vs. Republic (2005) 2 KLR (1)
• Law of Succession Act CAP 160 of the Laws of Kenya (1)
• Probate and Administration Rules (1)

Documented reasoning patterns

• Most common procedural postures: First Appellate Court (2), Rectification of Grant Application (1)
• [Criminal Appeal] outcomes — The conviction and sentence of death were set aside.: 1/2, Appeal dismissed: 1/2
• [Succession] outcomes — The application for rectification of the grant is dismissed.: 1/1

Writing characteristics

• Median judgment length ~11396 words
• Single-judge

Remedy patterns

• Reconsideration of the case by the trial court (1)

Citation patterns

• Avg cited authorities/decision: 1.7
• Frequently applied statutes: Penal Code (2), Criminal Procedure Code (1), Kinyanjui vs. Republic (2004) 2 KLR 364 (1), Buru vs. Republic (2005) 2 KLR (1), Law of Succession Act CAP 160 of the Laws of Kenya (1)