19830809 TZHC Mbeya3

19830809 TZHC Mbeya3

The first appellant was found in possession of a stolen record player identified by the complainant, and failed to provide a satisfactory explanation. The second appellant received stolen clothes with guilty knowledge. Both convictions were upheld.

Citation
19830809 TZHC Mbeya3
Parties
Appellant: First Appellant; Appellant: Second Appellant; Respondent: Republic
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
9 August 1983
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appellate
Outcome
Appeals dismissed
Legal Topics
Burglary, Theft, Receiving Stolen Property
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Burglary Theft Receiving Stolen Property

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Parties

First Appellant

Appellant

Second Appellant

Appellant

Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appellate

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the first appellant was properly convicted of burglary and stealing
  2. 2 Whether the second appellant was properly convicted of receiving stolen property

Ratio Decidendi

The first appellant was found in possession of a stolen record player identified by the complainant, and failed to provide a satisfactory explanation. The second appellant received stolen clothes with guilty knowledge. Both convictions were upheld.

Court Disposition

Appeals dismissed

Orders

  • Convictions and sentences of both appellants upheld