19731201 TZHC Mwanza3

19731201 TZHC Mwanza3

Evidence on record conclusively proved the offence of corrupt transaction with an agent; failure to produce maize bags was not fatal; appellant was allowed to call defence witnesses; trial magistrate properly considered all evidence and made correct findings.

Citation
19731201 TZHC Mwanza3
Parties
Appellant: Francis Bukene; Respondent: The Republic
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
1 December 1973
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Corruption, Transaction With Agent, Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Corruption Transaction With Agent Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence

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Parties

Francis Bukene

Appellant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the conviction for corrupt transaction with an agent was proper
  2. 2 Whether the sentence imposed was justified
  3. 3 Whether the trial court erred in not producing maize bags as exhibits

Ratio Decidendi

Evidence on record conclusively proved the offence of corrupt transaction with an agent; failure to produce maize bags was not fatal; appellant was allowed to call defence witnesses; trial magistrate properly considered all evidence and made correct findings.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • conviction and sentence affirmed