19701021 TZHC Dar es salaam2

19701021 TZHC Dar es salaam2

The evidence against the appellant was unreliable and insufficient to establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt; convictions and sentences are quashed.

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Citation
19701021 TZHC Dar es salaam2
Parties
Appellant: Appellant; Respondent: The Republic
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
21 October 1970
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
convictions and sentences quashed; appellant to be released unless otherwise lawfully held
Legal Topics
Cattle Theft, Receiving Stolen Property, Evidence Assessment, Sentencing, Return of Property
Source Language
english
Criminal Law Cattle Theft Receiving Stolen Property Evidence Assessment Sentencing Return of Property

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Parties

Appellant

Appellant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the evidence established guilt beyond reasonable doubt in both cases
  2. 2 Whether the convictions and sentences should be upheld

Ratio Decidendi

The evidence against the appellant was unreliable and insufficient to establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt; convictions and sentences are quashed.

Court Disposition

convictions and sentences quashed; appellant to be released unless otherwise lawfully held

Orders

  • Return recovered cattle to rightful owners if not already done
  • Court below to inform fate of Shs.580/5, exhibit 'A'