Court:
Court of Appeal
Catchwords:
Proceeds of Crime-Civil recovery proceedings-Separate applications for forfeiture of seized cash and for release of cash-Whether seized cash is recoverable property-Whether cash was obtained through unlawful conduct or was intended for unlawful purpose-Standard of proof-Whether evidence of a specific unlawful conduct or of a criminal conviction must be shown-Whether inference can be drawn that cash is recoverable property or is intended for unlawful purpose from the circumstances surrounding the seizure including lies told-Proceeds of Crime Act-Sections 55, 56, 75, 76, 79, 84, 101
Document Type:
Year:
2023
Suit/Claim number:
18/2017
Neutral Citation:
[2023] JMCA Civ 36
Judge(s):
Brooks, P