Moritz v S (CA 53 of 2009) [2011] NAHC 33 (11 February 2011)

Moritz v S (CA 53 of 2009) [2011] NAHC 33 (11 February 2011)

The absence of grounds of appeal renders the notice of appeal a nullity, and thus there is no valid appeal before the court.

Citation
[2011] NAHC 33
Parties
Appellant: Andy Ben Moritz; Respondent: The State
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Namibia
Judgment Date
11 February 2011
Case Number
CA 53 of 2009
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Notice of Appeal, Grounds of Appeal, Nullity of Process
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Criminal Procedure Notice of Appeal Grounds of Appeal Nullity of Process

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Parties

Andy Ben Moritz

Appellant

The State

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a notice of appeal without grounds is valid

Ratio Decidendi

The absence of grounds of appeal renders the notice of appeal a nullity, and thus there is no valid appeal before the court.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed