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The appellant's explanation was not credible, no supporting evidence for bereavement or hospitalization was provided, and the only reasonable inference was that he stole the money entrusted to him.

Citation
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Parties
Appellant: Pastori Lukokia; Respondent: The Republic
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
1 January 1973
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Theft by Servant, Sentencing, Compensation
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Theft by Servant Sentencing Compensation

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Parties

Pastori Lukokia

Appellant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 whether the appellant stole money entrusted to him as a servant
  2. 2 whether the appellant's explanation for absence and missing money was credible
  3. 3 whether the compensation order was correct

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant's explanation was not credible, no supporting evidence for bereavement or hospitalization was provided, and the only reasonable inference was that he stole the money entrusted to him.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • compensation order reduced to shs.5628/60