edward kisiki vs the republic 2010 tzhc 193 18 october 2010
The prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the appellant made a false representation or had intent to defraud; the transaction was a normal business dealing frustrated by unforeseen events, not a criminal act.
- Citation
- edward kisiki vs the republic 2010 tzhc 193 18 october 2010
- Parties
- Appellant: Edward Kisiki; Respondent: The Republic
- Court
- TZHC
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 18 October 2010
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
- Outcome
- appeal allowed; conviction and sentence set aside; appellant to be released unless held for other lawful reasons
- Legal Topics
- Obtaining Money by False Pretences, Intent to Defraud, Burden of Proof, Contract Frustration
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Edward Kisiki
Appellant
The Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the appellant obtained money by false pretences
- 2 Whether there was intent to defraud
- 3 Whether the trial court failed to consider the defence evidence
Ratio Decidendi
The prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the appellant made a false representation or had intent to defraud; the transaction was a normal business dealing frustrated by unforeseen events, not a criminal act.
Court Disposition
appeal allowed; conviction and sentence set aside; appellant to be released unless held for other lawful reasons
Orders
- Conviction and sentence of the lower court set aside
- Order for payment of shs. 5,000,000/= set aside; to be claimed by civil suit
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