Uganda Case Law

Rex v Mepa and Others

Rex v Mepa and Others (Criminal Appeals Nos. 376, 377 and 378 of 1946 (Consolidated)) [1947] EACA 79 (1 January 1947)

Court

East African Court of Appeal

Case number

Criminal Appeals Nos. 376, 377 and 378 of 1946 (Consolidated)

Judge

Bourke J, Horne J

The court quashed convictions of two appellants because the prosecution proved no employer-partner relationship and counsel’s admission could not replace proof in criminal proceedings.

• Overcharging
• Price Control Regulations
• Criminal Liability Of Employers
• Admissions In Criminal Proceedings
• Burden Of Proof
• Confessions