19790521 TZHC Arusha1
The trial magistrate's finding on credibility was not plainly wrong; therefore, the conviction stands.
- Citation
- 19790521 TZHC Arusha1
- Parties
- Appellant: Charles Mika; Respondent: The Republic
- Court
- TZHC
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 21 May 1979
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Judgment
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Stealing by Public Servant, Credibility of Witnesses, Assessment of Evidence
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Charles Mika
Appellant
The Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the appellant stole money received from sale of forest produce
- 2 Whether the trial court correctly assessed the credibility of witnesses
Ratio Decidendi
The trial magistrate's finding on credibility was not plainly wrong; therefore, the conviction stands.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
Orders
- conviction and sentence of 3 years imprisonment affirmed
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