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Conviction of Godfrey John was unsupported by prosecution evidence; Matei Lkiori's explanation for possession of stolen property raised substantial doubt, warranting acquittal.
- Citation
- N
- Parties
- Appellant: Godfrey John; Appellant: Matei Lkiori; Respondent: The Republic
- Court
- TZHC
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 1 January 1974
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Judgment
- Outcome
- appeal allowed
- Legal Topics
- House Breaking, Stealing, Possession of Stolen Property, Burden of Proof
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Godfrey John
Appellant
Matei Lkiori
Appellant
The Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the conviction of Godfrey John was supported by prosecution evidence
- 2 Whether Matei Lkiori's explanation for possession of stolen property raised reasonable doubt
Ratio Decidendi
Conviction of Godfrey John was unsupported by prosecution evidence; Matei Lkiori's explanation for possession of stolen property raised substantial doubt, warranting acquittal.
Court Disposition
appeal allowed
Orders
- convictions and sentences set aside
- appellants to be released if not otherwise lawfully held
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