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The acquittal was upheld because, although theft was proved, the prosecution failed to establish the agency relationship required by section 273(b) of the Penal Code.
- Citation
- N
- Parties
- Appellant: The Republic; Respondent: Moses Cosmas
- Court
- TZHC
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 1 January 1983
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Judgment
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Stealing by Agent, Elements of Agency, Acquittal
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
The Republic
Appellant
Moses Cosmas
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the element of agency was established for the offence of stealing by agent
- 2 Whether the acquittal was justified based on the facts
Ratio Decidendi
The acquittal was upheld because, although theft was proved, the prosecution failed to establish the agency relationship required by section 273(b) of the Penal Code.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
Orders
- respondent acquitted
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