R v Laimoye [2015] SCSC 72 (SC CR NO. 81 /2013) [2015] SCSC 72 (6 March 2015)

R v Laimoye [2015] SCSC 72 (SC CR NO. 81 /2013) [2015] SCSC 72 (6 March 2015)

There is sufficient evidence on record to establish a prima facie case of manslaughter against the accused; the prosecution's evidence has not been so discredited as to warrant dismissal at this stage.

Citation
[2015] SCSC 72
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: David Laimoye
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
6 March 2015
Case Number
SC CR NO. 81 /2013
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Ruling on No Case to Answer Submission
Outcome
defence called
Legal Topics
Manslaughter, No Case to Answer Submission
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Manslaughter No Case to Answer Submission

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

David Laimoye

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Ruling on No Case to Answer Submission

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether there is a prima facie case for the accused to answer on the charge of manslaughter
  2. 2 Whether the prosecution evidence has been so discredited that no reasonable tribunal could convict

Ratio Decidendi

There is sufficient evidence on record to establish a prima facie case of manslaughter against the accused; the prosecution's evidence has not been so discredited as to warrant dismissal at this stage.

Court Disposition

defence called

Orders

  • The accused is called upon to make his defence to the charge of manslaughter.