The Appellant and another person were charged with murder. Invoking the doctrine of common intention, the trial court convicted him. He appealed to the Court of Appeal contending that there was no direct evidence indicating that the Appellant participated in assaulting the deceased; that the deceased was killed by “the irate mob” and the Appellant was around just carrying out his duties as a watchman. The Republic did not wish to counter these arguments as it conceded the appeal. The Court considered whether it was proper for the doctrine of common intention to be invoked against the Appellant; if mere presence at the scene of crime could make one liable; and generally whether the Appellant was responsible for the deceased’s death.