19710111 TZHC Arusha

19710111 TZHC Arusha

The evidence established the appellant's guilt for housebreaking and stealing. The compensation order was ambiguous and required amendment to specify the exact amount to be paid to the complainant.

Citation
19710111 TZHC Arusha
Parties
Appellant: Amir; Respondent: The Republic
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
11 January 1971
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
appeal dismissed with amendment to compensation order
Legal Topics
Housebreaking, Stealing, Compensation Order, Sentencing
Source Language
English

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Parties

Amir

Appellant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

  1. 1 Whether the conviction for housebreaking and stealing was proper
  2. 2 Whether the compensation order was clear and correct

Ratio Decidendi

The evidence established the appellant's guilt for housebreaking and stealing. The compensation order was ambiguous and required amendment to specify the exact amount to be paid to the complainant.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed with amendment to compensation order

Orders

  • Conviction and sentence upheld
  • Compensation order amended to require payment of Shs.1100/- to the complainant