19881006 TZHC Mtwara

19881006 TZHC Mtwara

The appellate court found that the trial court's evaluation of the evidence was thorough and correct, the evidence against the appellant was overwhelming, and the conviction and sentence were justified.

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Citation
19881006 TZHC Mtwara
Parties
Appellant: Abdu Mshamu; Respondent: The Republic
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
6 October 1988
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Obtaining Money by False Pretence, Appeal Against Conviction, Appeal Against Sentence
Source Language
english
Criminal Law Obtaining Money by False Pretence Appeal Against Conviction Appeal Against Sentence

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Parties

Abdu Mshamu

Appellant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

  1. 1 Whether the conviction for obtaining money by false pretence was justified
  2. 2 Whether the sentence imposed was appropriate

Ratio Decidendi

The appellate court found that the trial court's evaluation of the evidence was thorough and correct, the evidence against the appellant was overwhelming, and the conviction and sentence were justified.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • conviction and sentence affirmed