19820513 TZHC Mbeya
The conviction was based on credible evidence from Samson Mbilinyi, and the sentence imposed was the statutory minimum for cattle theft, leaving no discretion for reduction.
- Citation
- 19820513 TZHC Mbeya
- Parties
- Appellant: Paulo s/o Chipuga; Respondent: The Republic
- Court
- TZHC
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 13 May 1982
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Judgment
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Cattle Theft, Sentencing, Evidence Assessment
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Paulo s/o Chipuga
Appellant
The Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the conviction for cattle theft was proper
- 2 Whether the sentence imposed was lawful
Ratio Decidendi
The conviction was based on credible evidence from Samson Mbilinyi, and the sentence imposed was the statutory minimum for cattle theft, leaving no discretion for reduction.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
Orders
- Each appeal is dismissed in its entirety.
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