19701118 TZHC Mwanza4
The appellant's inconsistent explanations and suspicious circumstances surrounding the purchase supported the trial magistrate's finding that she knowingly received stolen cattle from the co-accused, justifying conviction and minimum sentence.
- Citation
- 19701118 TZHC Mwanza4
- Parties
- Appellant: Saada d/o Budalla; Co Accused: Bundala s/o MkamatJ; Complainant: Maganga Kishosha
- Court
- TZHC
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 18 November 1970
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Judgment
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Cattle Theft, Receiving Stolen Property
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Saada d/o Budalla
Appellant
Bundala s/o MkamatJ
Co Accused
Maganga Kishosha
Complainant
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the appellant knowingly received stolen cattle
- 2 Whether the conviction for receiving stolen property was justified
Ratio Decidendi
The appellant's inconsistent explanations and suspicious circumstances surrounding the purchase supported the trial magistrate's finding that she knowingly received stolen cattle from the co-accused, justifying conviction and minimum sentence.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
Orders
- sentence of three years imprisonment confirmed
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