THE STATE v MIRRIAM KUFANDADA

Key Issues

• {"issue_text":"Did the state prove that the accused unlawfully and intentionally caused the death of the deceased, or that she realised there was a real risk or possibility that her conduct might cause death?","issue_type":"fact","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Accused struck deceased with pot; deceased died of head and chest injuries."}
• {"issue_text":"What caused the death of the deceased?","issue_type":"fact","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Post-mortem vs accused's claim of poison ingestion."}
• {"issue_text":"Did the accused act in self-defence?","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Accused was assaulted by deceased before striking him."}
• {"issue_text":"If self-defence is established, did the accused use reasonable means?","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Use of a metal pot vs the nature of the attack."}

Background