19870810 TZHC Dar es Salaam

19870810 TZHC Dar es Salaam

Conviction based solely on exculpatory statements of co-accused is erroneous; there was no evidence appellant was involved in the theft.

Citation
19870810 TZHC Dar es Salaam
Parties
Appellant: K. H. Kululuma SDM; Respondent: The Republic
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
10 August 1987
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Stealing by Servant, Receiving Stolen Property, Evidence, Exculpatory Statements
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Stealing by Servant Receiving Stolen Property Evidence Exculpatory Statements

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Parties

K. H. Kululuma SDM

Appellant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether conviction for stealing by servant was supported by evidence
  2. 2 Whether exculpatory statements of co-accused can be used against appellant

Ratio Decidendi

Conviction based solely on exculpatory statements of co-accused is erroneous; there was no evidence appellant was involved in the theft.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • conviction quashed
  • sentence set aside