19830727 TZHC Mbeya

The appeal is dismissed because the appellant's whereabouts are unknown and it is impossible to serve him.

Citation: 19830727 TZHC Mbeya
Parties: Appellant: Watson Lakbonga; Respondent: The Republic
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 27 July 1983
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Dismissal for Non Prosecution
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Stealing, Appeal Dismissal
Source Language: English

Criminal Law Stealing Appeal Dismissal

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Parties

Watson Lakbonga

Appellant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Dismissal for Non Prosecution

Legal Issues

1 Whether the appeal should proceed in absence of the appellant

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal is dismissed because the appellant's whereabouts are unknown and it is impossible to serve him.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

appeal dismissed for non-prosecution