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R v Takinoa [1971] KIHC 1; 1979 KLR 134 (25 March 1971)

[1979] KLR


IN THE HIGH COURT OF KIRIBATI


Case No. 3 of 1971


R


v


TAUKORIRI TAKINOA


Bodilly C.J
Bairiki
Murder


24th, 25th March 1971


Plea Not Guilty


Deceased had adopted the brother of the accused and had exercised traditional custom on Abaiang of having sexual intercourse with adopted son's wife - accused got angry and attacked deceased, fought and then beat deceased on the ground with a stick killing him, - accused married - aged 32 - 3 children - good character - copra cutter - life imprisonment.


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