19910927 TZHC Tabora

The conviction was upheld because the prosecution evidence was unchallenged, credible, and established that the appellant was entrusted with and stole the items in question.

Citation: 19910927 TZHC Tabora
Parties: Appellant: MALUNDI s/o KENINDI; Respondent: The Republic
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 27 September 1991
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome: Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Stealing by Agent, Stealing, Appeal Against Conviction, Sentencing
Source Language: English

Criminal Law Stealing by Agent Stealing Appeal Against Conviction Sentencing

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Parties

MALUNDI s/o KENINDI

Appellant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

1 Whether the appellant was entrusted with two bags of maize and a wrist watch
2 Whether the appellant stole the entrusted items
3 Whether the conviction was supported by evidence

Ratio Decidendi

The conviction was upheld because the prosecution evidence was unchallenged, credible, and established that the appellant was entrusted with and stole the items in question.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

Conviction and sentence affirmed