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The conviction was based on the trial judge's finding that the appellant was involved in a fatal altercation with the deceased after a drinking party, and the evidence established guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

Citation
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Parties
Appellant: C8NJ2 Nicodemo; Respondent: The Public
Court
TZCA
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
1 January 1991
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal From Conviction
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Murder, Appeal, Conviction, Sentencing
Source Language
English

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Parties

C8NJ2 Nicodemo

Appellant

The Public

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal From Conviction

  1. 1 Whether the conviction for murder was justified based on the facts
  2. 2 Whether the sentence of death was appropriate

Ratio Decidendi

The conviction was based on the trial judge's finding that the appellant was involved in a fatal altercation with the deceased after a drinking party, and the evidence established guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • conviction and sentence of death affirmed