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The Court of Appeal held that only the prosecution may seek criminal penalties in a private prosecution appeal, so the High Court lacked power to convict and sentence. Damages were upheld.
The Court held that use of a forged document was a continuing offence, so prosecution was not time-barred. Gahima was convicted; Munyakarama was acquitted.
The Court of Appeal held that use of a forged document is a continuing offence. It found Gahima liable, acquitted Munyakarama, and awarded damages.
The Court of Appeal held that use of a forged document was a continuing offence, so prosecution was not time-barred. Gahima was convicted; Munyakarama was acquitted.
Court of Appeal held that use of a forged document was a continuing offence, so the claim was not time barred. Gahima was convicted; Munyakarama was acquitted.
The Supreme Court held that in criminal cases, its jurisdiction on second appeal depends only on the penalty imposed, not the damages claimed. The appeal was dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.
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