19881003 TZHC Dar es Salaam

The conviction and sentence were upheld as the evidence established theft by servant and the value of stolen goods was substantial, allowing judicial notice of their value.

Citation: 19881003 TZHC Dar es Salaam
Parties: Appellant: Juma Maulidi; Respondent: Republic
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 3 October 1988
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Theft by Servant, Sentencing, Valuation of Stolen Property
Source Language: English

Criminal Law Theft by Servant Sentencing Valuation of Stolen Property

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Parties

Juma Maulidi

Appellant

Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the conviction for theft by servant was proper
2 Whether the sentence imposed was appropriate given the value of stolen goods

Ratio Decidendi

The conviction and sentence were upheld as the evidence established theft by servant and the value of stolen goods was substantial, allowing judicial notice of their value.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

Appellant and his advocate to be notified of the result of the appeal