[2020] KEHC 7461 (KLR)

[2020] KEHC 7461 (KLR)

The court found that the prosecution's evidence, as presented, was sufficient to establish a prima facie case against the accused. Consequently, the accused is required to be placed on his defence in accordance with the law.

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Citation
[2020] KEHC 7461 (KLR)
Parties
Respondent: Republic; Defendant: Guyu Ungaye
Court
High Court
Court Station
High Court at Marsabit
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Case Number
Criminal Case 7 of 2019
Procedural Posture
Criminal Case / Ruling on Case to Answer
Outcome
accused placed on defence
Judges
SJ Chitembwe
Legal Topics
Prima Facie Case, Case to Answer, Burden of Proof
Source Language
en
Criminal Law Prima Facie Case Case to Answer Burden of Proof

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Parties

Republic

Respondent

Guyu Ungaye

Defendant

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 sufficient to require him to be placed on his defence.

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the prosecution's evidence, as presented, was sufficient to establish a prima facie case against the accused. Consequently, the accused is required to be placed on his defence in accordance with the law.

Court Disposition

accused placed on defence

Orders

  • The accused is hereby placed on his defence.