19811231 TZHC Tabora
The appellant knowingly claimed and received night allowances from two sources for the same period, exceeding his entitlement, and failed to credibly prove any refund. This conduct constituted theft under section 265 of the Penal Code. The conviction and minimum sentence were proper.
- Citation
- 19811231 TZHC Tabora
- Parties
- Appellant: Reuben P. Kagero; Respondent: The Republic
- Court
- TZHC
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 31 December 1981
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Stealing, Obtaining Money by False Pretences, Sentencing, Appeals
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Reuben P. Kagero
Appellant
The Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the appellant unlawfully obtained money by false pretences or committed theft contrary to section 265 of the Penal Code
- 2 Whether the conviction and sentence were proper
Ratio Decidendi
The appellant knowingly claimed and received night allowances from two sources for the same period, exceeding his entitlement, and failed to credibly prove any refund. This conduct constituted theft under section 265 of the Penal Code. The conviction and minimum sentence were proper.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
Orders
- conviction and sentence upheld
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