19711022 TZCA Dar es Salaam2

19711022 TZCA Dar es Salaam2

The radio found in the appellant's possession belonged to the complainant and was stolen from his house. The appellant's explanation did not rebut the presumption arising from recent possession. However, due to appellant's infirmity and occupation, the conviction for housebreaking and stealing was substituted with...

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Citation
19711022 TZCA Dar es Salaam2
Parties
Appellant: Mikidadi s/o Morimiedi; Respondent: The Republic
Court
TZCA
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
22 October 1971
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
conviction for housebreaking and stealing set aside; conviction for receiving stolen property substituted; appeal allowed in part and dismissed in other respects
Legal Topics
Housebreaking, Stealing, Receiving Stolen Property, Doctrine of Recent Possession, Minimum Sentences
Source Language
english
Criminal Law Housebreaking Stealing Receiving Stolen Property Doctrine of Recent Possession Minimum Sentences

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Parties

Mikidadi s/o Morimiedi

Appellant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant was guilty of housebreaking and stealing or receiving stolen property
  2. 2 Whether the serial number on the radio was original or planted
  3. 3 Application of the doctrine of recent possession

Ratio Decidendi

The radio found in the appellant's possession belonged to the complainant and was stolen from his house. The appellant's explanation did not rebut the presumption arising from recent possession. However, due to appellant's infirmity and occupation, the conviction for housebreaking and stealing was substituted with receiving stolen property knowing it to have been stolen.

Court Disposition

conviction for housebreaking and stealing set aside; conviction for receiving stolen property substituted; appeal allowed in part and dismissed in other respects

Orders

  • Conviction for housebreaking and stealing set aside
  • Conviction for receiving stolen property substituted