Just Decided Cases

NWINASUAMI THOMPSON VS THE STATE

Legalpedia Citation: (1972) Legalpedia (SC) 62511

In the Supreme Court of Nigeria

Fri Nov 17, 1972

Suit Number: SC. 79/1972

CORAM


COKER JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT

FATAYI-WILLIAMS JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT

IRIKERE JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT


PARTIES


NWINASUAMI THOMPSON APPELLANTS


RESPONDENTS


AREA(S) OF LAW



SUMMARY OF FACTS

The appellant was tried in the High Court, Port Harcourt, on a charge of murder. He was alleged to have mudered one Baridom Ziidee at Kpaa Village, Ogoni, on the 11th day of March, 1971.


HELD


That the act of the accused constituted the death of the deceased


ISSUES


Whether the act of the accused constituted the death of the deceased


RATIONES DECIDENDI


WHAT TO PROVE IN A CASE OF MURDER


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CASES CITED



STATUTES REFERRED TO



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