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.