[2009] KEHC 3883 (KLR)

[2009] KEHC 3883 (KLR)

The court found that the prosecution had established a prima facie case against the accused person, George Kituke Mujai, after reviewing the record. Consequently, the accused was required to be put on his defence as there was sufficient evidence to warrant him answering to the charges. The decision was based on the...

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Citation
[2009] KEHC 3883 (KLR)
Parties
Applicant: Republic; Respondent: George Kituke Mujai
Court
High Court
Court Station
High Court at Machakos
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Case Number
Criminal Case 27 of 2008
Procedural Posture
Criminal Case / Ruling on Case to Answer
Outcome
The accused is found to have a case to answer and is put on his defence.
Judges
I Lenaola
Legal Topics
Prima Facie Case, Case to Answer, Criminal Trial Procedure
Source Language
en
Criminal Law Prima Facie Case Case to Answer Criminal Trial Procedure

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Parties

Republic

Applicant

George Kituke Mujai

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Case / Ruling on Case to Answer

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the prosecution has established a prima facie case against the accused person to warrant putting him on his defence.

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the prosecution had established a prima facie case against the accused person, George Kituke Mujai, after reviewing the record. Consequently, the accused was required to be put on his defence as there was sufficient evidence to warrant him answering to the charges. The decision was based on the standard that if the evidence adduced by the prosecution is such that a reasonable tribunal could convict if no explanation is offered by the accused, then a case to answer is established.

Court Disposition

The accused is found to have a case to answer and is put on his defence.

Orders

  • The accused shall be put on his defence.