April 4 2016
START DATE
END DATE
April 11 2016
JAHQUILLE STOWE v. THE QUEEN
COURT:
LAW:
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CLAIMANT'S LAWYER:
DEFENDANT'S LAWYER:
The Supreme Court of Bermuda
APPELLATE JURISDICTION ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1947 SUMMARY JURISDICTION ACT 1930
IAN R.C. KAWALEY CJ
Mr J. Audley Quallo
Ms Jaleesa Simons
FACTS OF THE CASE:
Jahquille Stowe was convicted of driving without due care and attention after colliding with a van. He appealed the conviction challenging the magistrate's factual findings and the sufficiency of reasons for the decision. The case involved the discretion to permit a 'McKenzie friend' to address the Court.
SUMMARY:
Whether the magistrate misapprehended material facts and failed to properly exercise discretion in permitting a McKenzie friend to address the Court. Whether the magistrate's reasons for decision were sufficient.
OUTCOMES:
Appeal allowed conviction and sentence set aside
RULED IN FAVOUR OF:
Appellant
PLAINTIFF/CLAIMANT
DEFENDANT:
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JAHQUILLE STOWE v. THE QUEEN
Jahquille Stowe was convicted of driving without due care and attention after colliding with a van. He appealed the conviction challenging the magistrate's factual findings and the sufficiency of reasons for the decision. The case involved the discretion to permit a 'McKenzie friend' to address the Court.