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The trial magistrate was entitled to believe the prosecution witnesses over the defence, and the evidence established beyond reasonable doubt that the appellant solicited and received a bribe, justifying the conviction.
- Citation
- N
- Parties
- Appellant: Maulidi Kurunda; Respondent: The Republic
- Court
- TZHC
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 1 January 1977
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Corruption, Bribery, Criminal Procedure
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Maulidi Kurunda
Appellant
The Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the appellant was guilty of corrupt transaction with agents under section 3(1) of the Prevention of Corruption Ordinance Cap. 400 as amended by Act No. 16 of 1971
Ratio Decidendi
The trial magistrate was entitled to believe the prosecution witnesses over the defence, and the evidence established beyond reasonable doubt that the appellant solicited and received a bribe, justifying the conviction.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
Orders
- conviction and sentence affirmed
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