19771223 TZHC Tabora

19771223 TZHC Tabora

The appellant had free access to the room where the money was kept, admitted to taking part of the money, and his conduct after the money was found missing gravely connected him with the theft. The defense of coercion was not credible as it was not reported to anyone despite ample opportunity.

Citation
19771223 TZHC Tabora
Parties
Appellant: Daudi Kibili; Respondent: The Republic
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
23 December 1977
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Stealing by Servant, Theft, Evidence Assessment, Appeal Dismissal
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Stealing by Servant Theft Evidence Assessment Appeal Dismissal

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Parties

Daudi Kibili

Appellant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the conviction for stealing by servant was supported by the evidence
  2. 2 Whether the sentence was excessive

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant had free access to the room where the money was kept, admitted to taking part of the money, and his conduct after the money was found missing gravely connected him with the theft. The defense of coercion was not credible as it was not reported to anyone despite ample opportunity.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • conviction and sentence affirmed