19890406 TZHC Dar es Salaam

The accused caused the death of the deceased by hastening it through a fight, resulting in neurogenic shock, and did so unlawfully as there was no evidence of self defence.

Citation: 19890406 TZHC Dar es Salaam
Parties: Prosecution: Republic; Accused: Maoo Ibrahim
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 6 April 1989
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Judgment
Outcome: conviction for manslaughter with discharge under section 38 of the Penal Code
Legal Topics: Manslaughter, Causation, Neurogenic Shock, Self Defence
Source Language: English

Criminal Law Manslaughter Causation Neurogenic Shock Self Defence

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Parties

Republic

Prosecution

Maoo Ibrahim

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the accused unlawfully caused the death of the deceased
2 Whether the accused acted in self defence

Ratio Decidendi

The accused caused the death of the deceased by hastening it through a fight, resulting in neurogenic shock, and did so unlawfully as there was no evidence of self defence.

Court Disposition

conviction for manslaughter with discharge under section 38 of the Penal Code

Orders

Accused discharged under section 38 of the Penal Code on condition of good behaviour for 1 year