Hearsay

Sierra Leone — Court of Appeal · 1961

Principle established: An out-of-court statement by one accused implicating a co-accused is not evidence against that co-accused, and failure so to direct the jury vitiates that co-accused's conviction.

Sierra Leone — Court of Appeal · 2017

Principle established: The rule against hearsay applies to internet evidence and documents, requiring an analysis of authenticity and whether the statement is offered to prove the truth of its contents.

Sierra Leone — Court of Appeal · 1961

Principle established: A candidate's genealogical descent required for paramount chieftaincy cannot be established by insufficient and uncorroborated hearsay evidence.