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
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the conviction for shop breaking and stealing was proper
- 2 Whether the appellant was found in possession of stolen property
- 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
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