19730125 TZHC Dodoma

19730125 TZHC Dodoma

The appellant removed the complainant's cattle from the kraal and drove them to the bush with the intention to steal, as evidenced by his evasive answers and failure to contradict prosecution evidence.

Citation
19730125 TZHC Dodoma
Parties
Appellant: I. Togwa; Respondent: T. Replic
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
25 January 1973
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Cattle Theft, Agency, Intent to Steal
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Cattle Theft Agency Intent to Steal

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Parties

I. Togwa

Appellant

T. Replic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant stole cattle entrusted to him by the complainant
  2. 2 Whether the appellant formed the intention to steal at the time of removal
  3. 3 Whether the evidence supports conviction for cattle theft

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant removed the complainant's cattle from the kraal and drove them to the bush with the intention to steal, as evidenced by his evasive answers and failure to contradict prosecution evidence.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • conviction and sentence of 5 years imprisonment upheld