19721027 TZHC Dodoma
The appellant's conduct, specifically brawling and provocative actions after heated exchanges, was likely to provoke violence and breach the peace, justifying conviction under section 89(1)(b) of the Penal Code.
- Citation
- 19721027 TZHC Dodoma
- Parties
- Appellant: Jack s/o Nollel; Respondent: The Public
- Court
- TZHC
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 27 October 1972
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Judgment
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Breach of the Peace, Brawling, Abusive Language, Criminal Trespass
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Jack s/o Nollel
Appellant
The Public
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the appellant's conduct and remarks were likely to cause a breach of the peace under section 89(1)(b) of the Penal Code
- 2 Whether the evidence supported conviction for brawling
Ratio Decidendi
The appellant's conduct, specifically brawling and provocative actions after heated exchanges, was likely to provoke violence and breach the peace, justifying conviction under section 89(1)(b) of the Penal Code.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
Orders
- conviction and fine of shs. 400/= upheld
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