19771108 TZHC Arusha1
The appellant was found in possession of stolen items within a few days of the burglary, and the trial court's findings based on witness credibility and application of the doctrine of recent possession were upheld.
- Citation
- 19771108 TZHC Arusha1
- Parties
- Appellant: Pascal s/o Peter; Respondent: The Republic
- Court
- TZHC
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 8 November 1977
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Judgment
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Burglary, Theft, Recent Possession, Appeal
- Source Language
- English
Case Brief
Summary, issues, holding and outcome
More case intelligence is available
Unlock the full research layer for this judgment.
Full judgment text Downloadable case file Legal principles 1 Authorities cited 2 Party arguments 2 Amounts and remedies 2
Parties
Pascal s/o Peter
Appellant
The Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the conviction for burglary and theft was justified based on evidence and application of the doctrine of recent possession
Ratio Decidendi
The appellant was found in possession of stolen items within a few days of the burglary, and the trial court's findings based on witness credibility and application of the doctrine of recent possession were upheld.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
Orders
- conviction and sentence affirmed
Full Case Text
Judgment text and source record
Sign in to read
Sign in to read the full judgment text
Sign in to read the full judgment text. Downloads and additional research tools may depend on your plan.
Sign in to read the full judgment