19730228 TZHC Mwanza4

19730228 TZHC Mwanza4

The conviction for reckless driving was quashed because the evidence was insufficient to prove the offence beyond reasonable doubt.

Citation
19730228 TZHC Mwanza4
Parties
Appellant: Samson Olauga; Respondent: The Republic
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
28 February 1973
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
conviction quashed and sentence set aside
Legal Topics
Reckless Driving, Standard of Proof, Appellate Review
Source Language
English

Case Brief

Summary, issues, holding and outcome

More case intelligence is available

Unlock the full research layer for this judgment.

Full judgment text Downloadable case file Legal principles 2 Authorities cited 2 Party arguments 2 Amounts and remedies 1
Sign in to unlock

Parties

Samson Olauga

Appellant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

  1. 1 Whether the conviction for reckless driving was supported by satisfactory evidence

Ratio Decidendi

The conviction for reckless driving was quashed because the evidence was insufficient to prove the offence beyond reasonable doubt.

Court Disposition

conviction quashed and sentence set aside

Orders

  • Fine of Shs. 120/- to be refunded to the appellant