which was, therefore, properly on by the learned trial judge. There was also, sufficient evidence for learned trial to find proof, beyond any doubt, that the appellant had caused the death of the deceased. Ground of No. 1 and we hold. On ground 2 in the alternative, counsel for the appellant submitted that even the appellant was to be found guilty of 18 10 manslaughter, a imprisonment · too harsh. 60 years is of advanced appellant at counsel's opinion, would, in the circumstances, have been appropriate. years prayed Court to allow the appeal and quash the conviction and the sentence or, the alternative, it to 5 years imprisonment. Counsel for the respondent suppmied the sentence as being appropriate bearing in mind the circumstances of the deceased, a The depended on the appellant for care and treatment. She, however, decided to terminate his life. It · on 20 record, the was in the habit She was not beating a He prayed Court to uphold the sentence and dismiss the appeal. 9

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