S v CHAWIRA 2011 (2) ZLR 210 (H)
Citation | 2011 (2) ZLR 210 (H) |
Case No | Judgment No. HH-42-12 |
Court | High Court, Harare |
Judge | Uchena J & Mwayera J |
Heard | 27 September 2011; CAV |
Judgment | 29 September 2011 |
Counsel | C Mavhondo, for the appellant |
Case Type | Criminal appeal |
Annotations | No case annotations to date |
Flynote
Appeal – criminal matter – referral to trial court for trial de novo – referral not proper where evidence led at first trial was not sufficient to sustain a conviction
Criminal procedure – trial – date – "fast tracking" of trials in magistrates courts – such procedure permissible provided a fair trial ensues – effect of failure to grant postponement on request
Evidence – affidavit – production of – notice required – affidavit produced without requisite notice and without accused's consent – such affidavit not admissible
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