19830325 TZHC Mbeya
The appellant was found in possession of the complainant's property shortly after it was stolen, and the doctrine of recent possession irresistibly and impeccably imputes the offences charged upon the appellant. The case was proved beyond reasonable doubt.
- Citation
- 19830325 TZHC Mbeya
- Parties
- Appellant: Rashid Said; Respondent: Republic
- Court
- TZHC
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 25 March 1983
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Appellate Judgment
- Outcome
- Appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Housebreaking, Stealing, Doctrine of Recent Possession
- Source Language
- English
Case Brief
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Parties
Rashid Said
Appellant
Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appellate Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the appellant was guilty of housebreaking and stealing under the Penal Code
- 2 Whether the doctrine of recent possession applied
Ratio Decidendi
The appellant was found in possession of the complainant's property shortly after it was stolen, and the doctrine of recent possession irresistibly and impeccably imputes the offences charged upon the appellant. The case was proved beyond reasonable doubt.
Court Disposition
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Sentence affirmed
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