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Criminal Law [1985] ZASCA 108

S v Sookay (39/85)

S v Sookay (39/85) [1985] ZASCA 108 (27 September 1985)

Court
Supreme Court of Appeal
Case number
39/85
Judges
Kotzé, Trengove, Boshoff

The Appellate Division upheld convictions for murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances, and housebreaking, finding the circumstantial evidence compelling.

  • Housebreaking With Intent To Steal
  • Murder Without Extenuating Circumstances
  • Robbery With Aggravating Circumstances
  • Aggravating Circumstances
  • Death Sentence
  • Inference From False Testimony
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