19890614 TZHC Mtwara
The evidence proved beyond reasonable doubt that the two bags of beans found in the appellant's possession were the same as those stolen from the complainant, and the doctrine of recent possession applied to support the conviction.
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- Citation
- 19890614 TZHC Mtwara
- Parties
- Appellant: Dorot Gova; Respondent: The Republic
- Court
- TZHC
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 14 June 1989
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Judgment
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Burglary, Theft, Possession of Stolen Property
- Source Language
- en
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Parties
Dorot Gova
Appellant
The Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the conviction for burglary and theft was supported by evidence
- 2 Whether the doctrine of recent possession applies
Ratio Decidendi
The evidence proved beyond reasonable doubt that the two bags of beans found in the appellant's possession were the same as those stolen from the complainant, and the doctrine of recent possession applied to support the conviction.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
Orders
- conviction and sentence affirmed
Full Case Text
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