20150918 TZHC Dar es Salaam1

20150918 TZHC Dar es Salaam1

The appeal is struck out because the notice of intention to appeal was filed out of time and notices filed by relatives or prison officers do not satisfy statutory requirements; only the appellant or a legally recognized person acting under instruction may file valid notice.

Citation
20150918 TZHC Dar es Salaam1
Parties
Appellant: Hamisi Goa Dandu; Appellant: Matatizo Theobad Tito; Respondent: The Republic
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
18 September 2015
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Ruling on Preliminary Objection
Outcome
appeal struck out
Legal Topics
Armed Robbery, Notice of Appeal, Limitation of Actions
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Criminal Procedure Armed Robbery Notice of Appeal Limitation of Actions

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Parties

Hamisi Goa Dandu

Appellant

Matatizo Theobad Tito

Appellant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Ruling on Preliminary Objection

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appeal was time-barred due to late filing of notice of intention to appeal
  2. 2 Whether notices filed by relatives or prison officers satisfy statutory requirements

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal is struck out because the notice of intention to appeal was filed out of time and notices filed by relatives or prison officers do not satisfy statutory requirements; only the appellant or a legally recognized person acting under instruction may file valid notice.

Court Disposition

appeal struck out

Orders

  • Appeal is struck out for being time-barred.
  • Right of appeal explained to parties.