19760824 TZHC Arusha

19760824 TZHC Arusha

The appellant was found in possession of most of the stolen property shortly after the theft, and his explanation was not credible. The only reasonable conclusion is that he stole the items.

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Citation
19760824 TZHC Arusha
Parties
Appellant: Nderusi Pisa; Respondent: The Republic
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
24 August 1976
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Shop Breaking, Theft, Possession of Stolen Property, Compensation
Source Language
english
Criminal Law Shop Breaking Theft Possession of Stolen Property Compensation

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Parties

Nderusi Pisa

Appellant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

  1. 1 Whether the conviction for shop breaking and stealing was proper
  2. 2 Whether the appellant was found in possession of stolen property
  3. 3 Whether an order for compensation should be made

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant was found in possession of most of the stolen property shortly after the theft, and his explanation was not credible. The only reasonable conclusion is that he stole the items.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • No order for compensation made