19910225 TZHC Tabora
The evidence adduced by the complainant and supporting witnesses overwhelmingly proved the guilt of the appellant. The trial magistrate's evaluation of evidence was upheld.
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- Citation
- 19910225 TZHC Tabora
- Parties
- Appellant: John Fenceslaus; Respondent: The Republic
- Court
- TZHC
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 25 February 1991
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Judgment
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Assault Causing Actual Bodily Harm, Sentencing, Evaluation of Evidence
- Source Language
- english
Criminal Law Assault Causing Actual Bodily Harm Sentencing Evaluation of Evidence
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Parties
John Fenceslaus
Appellant
The Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the conviction for assault causing actual bodily harm was proper
- 2 Whether the trial magistrate properly evaluated the prosecution evidence
Ratio Decidendi
The evidence adduced by the complainant and supporting witnesses overwhelmingly proved the guilt of the appellant. The trial magistrate's evaluation of evidence was upheld.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
Orders
- conviction and sentence affirmed
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