19710915 TZHC Arusha4

The trial magistrate treated the case with extreme care and dealt with all issues; the sentence is not excessive considering the injuries received by the complainant.

Citation: 19710915 TZHC Arusha4
Parties: Appellant: Anthony s/o Kitutu; Respondent: The Republic
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 15 September 1971
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Grievous Harm, Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence
Source Language: English

Criminal Law Grievous Harm Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence

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Parties

Anthony s/o Kitutu

Appellant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the conviction for causing grievous harm was proper
2 Whether the sentence of 12 months imprisonment was excessive

Ratio Decidendi

The trial magistrate treated the case with extreme care and dealt with all issues; the sentence is not excessive considering the injuries received by the complainant.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

Appeal dismissed in its entirety