DAVID ZEBEDAYO

DAVID ZEBEDAYO

The evidence did not establish false pretense or intent to defraud; the dispute is civil, not criminal.

Citation
DAVID ZEBEDAYO
Parties
Appellant: David Zebedayo; Respondent: Namayan William
Court
TANZLII
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
1 January 2019
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
False Pretense, Credit Sale, Jurisdiction, Evidence Evaluation
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Civil Law False Pretense Credit Sale Jurisdiction Evidence Evaluation

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Parties

David Zebedayo

Appellant

Namayan William

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the dispute is criminal or civil in nature
  2. 2 Whether the trial court erred in allowing SU3 to testify
  3. 3 Whether the Respondent should have been ordered to pay for the goods

Ratio Decidendi

The evidence did not establish false pretense or intent to defraud; the dispute is civil, not criminal.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed as devoid of merits.
  • Appellant advised to commence civil action to claim money.