Legalpedia Citation: (1976) Legalpedia (SC) 57711

In the Supreme Court of Nigeria

Fri Mar 5, 1976

Suit Number: SC. 32/1975

CORAM


A.N.C. ANIAGOLU, JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT

OGUNDARE, JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT

MOHAMMED BELLO, JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT


PARTIES


IDI FAGGE APPELLANTS


RESPONDENTS


AREA(S) OF LAW



SUMMARY OF FACTS

The appellant, an accountant for the Area courts was alleged to have fraudulently misappropriated a sum of money entrusted with him. However, it was found on appeal that the appellant was in fact on leave on the date the cheque was cashed.


HELD


It was held that the appellant was not guilty of the offence as there was no direct evidence connecting him with the cheque in question.


ISSUES


Whether or not the decision is supported by the evidence adduced at the trial court


RATIONES DECIDENDI


CRIMINAL BREACH OF TRUST


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CASES CITED


None.


STATUTES REFERRED TO


The Penal Code.


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