Garber v R
1960s · Court of Appeal of Sierra Leone
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- Facts
- Cement belonging to the employer was dealt with dishonestly by the in Bo.
- Issue
- Were larceny by a servant and fraudulent disposal under the Larceny Act distinct offences?
- Held
- Yes. Larceny under section 17(2)(a) and embezzlement under section 17(2)(b) are separate offences; the older WACA approach in Parker v R was not followed.
- Principle
- Charges must specify the correct offence under section 17.
- Why it matters
- Clarifies the larceny/embezzlement line in Sierra Leone.
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