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.
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