19780627 TZHC Arusha
The sentence of 3 years imprisonment was not manifestly excessive given the circumstances and amount stolen; no grounds for interference.
- Citation
- 19780627 TZHC Arusha
- Parties
- Appellant: Paul Asenga; Respondent: The Republic
- Court
- TZHC
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 27 June 1978
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Judgment
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Stealing by Servant, Sentencing, Appeal
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Paul Asenga
Appellant
The Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 whether the sentence of 3 years imprisonment for stealing by servant was manifestly excessive
Ratio Decidendi
The sentence of 3 years imprisonment was not manifestly excessive given the circumstances and amount stolen; no grounds for interference.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
Orders
- appeal dismissed in its entirety
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