<p><strong> JAURO JCA (Delivering the Lead Judgment): </strong> The appellant herein, was arraigned before the Criminal Division of the High Court of Lagos State, on a two count charge of manslaughter and causing grievous harm,contrary to sections 352 and 335 of the Criminal Code Law, Cap. C17, Vol.</p><p>, Laws of Lagos State, 2003.</p><p>The statement and particulars of offences for which the appellant was charged reads thus:</p><p><em> “Statement of offence 1st count </em> Manslaughter contrary to section 325 of the Criminal Code Law, Cap. C17, Vol.2, Laws of Lagos State, 2003.</p><p><em> Particulars of offence </em></p><p>Solomon Maren on or about the 24 April 2003 at Constain round about Lagos in the Lagos Judicial Division unlawfully killed one Morufu Olaiya.</p><p><em> Statement of offence 2nd count </em></p><p>Grievous harm contrary to section 335 of the Criminal Code</p><p>Cap. C17 Laws of Lagos State, 2003.</p><p><em> Particulars of offence </em> Solomon Maren on or about the 24 April 2003 at Constain round about Lagos in the Lagos Judicial Division unlawfully caused grievous harm to one Ism…</p>