19710804 TZHC Mwanza4

19710804 TZHC Mwanza4

The trial court's refusal to order compensation for stolen items not recovered was incorrect; compensation can be ordered even if items are not found in the possession of the thief.

Citation
19710804 TZHC Mwanza4
Parties
Appellant: Gerindi s/c Fedishi; Respondent: The Republic
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
4 August 1971
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Stealing, Compensation Order, Sentencing
Source Language
English

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Parties

Gerindi s/c Fedishi

Appellant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the trial court erred in its compensation order regarding stolen items not recovered
  2. 2 Whether conviction and sentence were justified

Ratio Decidendi

The trial court's refusal to order compensation for stolen items not recovered was incorrect; compensation can be ordered even if items are not found in the possession of the thief.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Conviction and sentence upheld
  • Compensation order varied: appellant to pay complainant shs.211/- for cash and value of bicycle pump stolen