the republic vs elija thomas patrice anthony patrick 2023 tzhc 23171 24 november 2023

the republic vs elija thomas patrice anthony patrick 2023 tzhc 23171 24 november 2023

The intended exhibit D was cited in the proceedings and in exhibit P.9, and both the prayer to tender and the objection were made at the appropriate time. The court is empowered to admit the exhibit under section 145(2) of the Evidence Act, and any issues of authenticity or weight will be determined at judgment.

Citation
the republic vs elija thomas patrice anthony patrick 2023 tzhc 23171 24 november 2023
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Elija Thomas Patrick @ Patrice Anthony Patrick
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
24 November 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal Sessions Case / Ruling on Admissibility of Exhibit
Outcome
Objection overruled; intended exhibit D admitted as Exhibit P.15.
Legal Topics
Admissibility of Evidence, Committal Proceedings, Exhibit Management, Handwriting Expert Evidence
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Evidence Law Admissibility of Evidence Committal Proceedings Exhibit Management Handwriting Expert Evidence

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Elija Thomas Patrick @ Patrice Anthony Patrick

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal Sessions Case / Ruling on Admissibility of Exhibit

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether intended exhibit D should be admitted as evidence despite objections regarding notice and identification during committal proceedings

Ratio Decidendi

The intended exhibit D was cited in the proceedings and in exhibit P.9, and both the prayer to tender and the objection were made at the appropriate time. The court is empowered to admit the exhibit under section 145(2) of the Evidence Act, and any issues of authenticity or weight will be determined at judgment.

Court Disposition

Objection overruled; intended exhibit D admitted as Exhibit P.15.

Orders

  • Intended exhibit D is admitted as Exhibit P.15; authenticity and weight to be determined at judgment.