19791001 TZHC Tabora
The court found the evidence insufficient to establish beyond reasonable doubt that the accused fired the gun with intent to kill the complainant. The prosecution failed to prove the essential ingredients of attempted murder.
- Citation
- 19791001 TZHC Tabora
- Parties
- Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Kirandaranda Kagoma
- Court
- TZHC
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 1 October 1979
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Judgment
- Outcome
- acquittal
- Legal Topics
- Attempted Murder, Evidence Assessment, Intent
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
The Republic
Prosecution
Kirandaranda Kagoma
Accused
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the accused attempted to murder the complainant
- 2 Whether the accused fired the gun with intent to kill
Ratio Decidendi
The court found the evidence insufficient to establish beyond reasonable doubt that the accused fired the gun with intent to kill the complainant. The prosecution failed to prove the essential ingredients of attempted murder.
Court Disposition
acquittal
Orders
- The accused is acquitted of the charge of attempted murder.
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