19790510 TZHC Tanga

19790510 TZHC Tanga

The appellant volunteered to lead the people concerned to the place where the missing cow was found, and there was ample evidence from witnesses, including relatives and the village chairman, supporting this. The conviction was proper and the sentence was the statutory minimum.

Citation
19790510 TZHC Tanga
Parties
Appellant: Yuhayagumbo; Respondent: The Republic
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
10 May 1979
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Cattle Theft, Minimum Sentence
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Cattle Theft Minimum Sentence

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Parties

Yuhayagumbo

Appellant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant volunteered to lead the people to the location of the stolen cow
  2. 2 Whether the appellant was properly convicted

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant volunteered to lead the people concerned to the place where the missing cow was found, and there was ample evidence from witnesses, including relatives and the village chairman, supporting this. The conviction was proper and the sentence was the statutory minimum.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The conviction and sentence are upheld
  • The cattle remain with the complainant