kornel erunia vs the republic 1987 tzca 49 15 september 1987
The conviction for murder was justified as the evidence of P.1.7 was credible and corroborated by P.1.6 and the appellant's extra-judicial confession, which, despite minor procedural omissions, was properly admitted and not challenged.
- Citation
- kornel erunia vs the republic 1987 tzca 49 15 september 1987
- Parties
- Appellant: I10ZIT3L 3R-JHIA; Respondent: The Republic
- Court
- TZCA
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 15 September 1987
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Final Judgment
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Murder, Accomplice Evidence, Confession Admissibility
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
I10ZIT3L 3R-JHIA
Appellant
The Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Final Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the conviction for murder was justified based on the evidence presented
- 2 Whether the trial court erred in treating P.1.6 as an accomplice
- 3 Whether the extra-judicial confession was properly admitted and treated with caution
Ratio Decidendi
The conviction for murder was justified as the evidence of P.1.7 was credible and corroborated by P.1.6 and the appellant's extra-judicial confession, which, despite minor procedural omissions, was properly admitted and not challenged.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
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