M. L. UWAIS, J.S.C. (Delivering the Leading Judgment): In a joint trial before the Bendel State High Court sitting at Ubiaja the appellant was charged with three counts, (1) manslaughter contrary to Section 325 of the Criminal Code, Cap 48 (Laws of the Bendel State of Nigeria, 1976) (2) grievous harm contrary to Section 335 of the Criminal Code, Cap. 48 and (3) driving without licence contrary to Section 13(1) of the Road Traffic Law, Cap. 148 (Laws of Bendel State of Nigeria, 1976). He was discharged and acquitted on all the counts. The prosecution appealed from that judgment to the Federal Court of Appeal. The appeal was allowed and the appellant was convicted of manslaughter for which he was sentenced to three years' imprisonment. Consequently, the appellant appealed before us. After having heard argument on 4th February, 1982, from Mr. Okotie, learned counsel for the appellant we decided not to hear Mr. Edokpoyi, Deputy Solicitor-General, in reply. We dismissed the appeal and conf…
AREHIA
V.
THE STATE
(1982) JELR 46412 (SC)
Supreme Court 29 Apr 1982 Nigeria
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Suit Number:SC.81/1981
Judges:AYO G. IRIKEFE Justice of The Supreme Court of Nigeria
MOHAMMED BELLO Justice of The Supreme Court of Nigeria
KAYODE ESO Justice of The Supreme Court of Nigeria
ANTHONY N. ANIAGOLU Justice of The Supreme Court of Nigeria
MUHAMMADU L. UWAIS Justice of The Supreme Court of Nigeria
Counsel:P. E. Okotie, (with him, S.Osime) For Appellant
G. E. Edokpayi, Deputy Solicitor-General, Bendel State For Respondent
Other Citations:AREHIA v. THE STATE (1982) 4 S.C. (REPRINT) 47
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