19720129 TZHC Arusha

The trial magistrate carefully considered all evidence and was entitled to believe the prosecution witnesses over the appellant; no grounds to reverse the finding.

Citation: 19720129 TZHC Arusha
Parties: Appellant: Jacob s/o Samuel; Respondent: The Public
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 29 January 1972
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Theft by Public Servant, Credibility of Witnesses
Source Language: English

Criminal Law Theft by Public Servant Credibility of Witnesses

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Parties

Jacob s/o Samuel

Appellant

The Public

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the appellant stole the sum of Shs. 510/- while acting as a public servant
2 Whether the trial magistrate erred in assessing the credibility of witnesses

Ratio Decidendi

The trial magistrate carefully considered all evidence and was entitled to believe the prosecution witnesses over the appellant; no grounds to reverse the finding.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed