That it follows that his guilt does not suffer from any dispute, as the first judges
very aptly decided;
That it is fit to confirm their decision on this point;
On Civil action
Considering that found guilty of assault and battery, the accused was ordered to
pay as damages of the sum of three hundred thousand (300,000) francs to K. J;
Considering that in the light of the debates and the documents in the case, the
amount awarded is excessive in comparison with the damage actually suffered by
her, especially since she does not sufficiently prove the said damage;
That it is necessary to reduce it to two hundred thousand (200,000) francs, thus
reversing the impugned judgment on this point;
On the costs
Considering that the appellant succumbs partially;
That it is fit to condemn him to the costs;
FOR THESE REASONS
Ruling publicly, after all parties have been heard, in correctional matters and as a
last resort;
IN THE FORM
-Declares admissible the appeal lodged by G.N.B on June 27, 2012 against the
judgment no. 670/2012, rendered on June 27, 2012 by the Daloa Correctional
Court;
ON MERITS
-Holds that it is partially founded;
- Overturns the impugned judgment in that it allocated to K.J the sum of three
hundred thousand (300 000) francs for damages;
Ruling again
-Sentences G. N.B to henceforth pay to K J the sum of two hundred thousand
(200,000) francs for damages;
-Confirms the impugned judgment in its remaining provisions;
-Sentences G.N.B to pay the costs
President M. YAPIAKOLOS