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The High Court dismissed a land appeal, holding that the appellant failed to prove ownership and that marriage alone did not create joint ownership.
The conviction and sentence are upheld because the prosecution proved the case beyond reasonable doubt; the failure to tender weapons and sketch map, and the absence of the doctor who conducted the post-mortem, did not prejudice the appellant or weaken the prosecution case. Contradictions in evidence were minor and did not affect the outcome. Malice aforethought was established by the appellant's conduct, the nature and number of wounds, and the use of deadly weapons.
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The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the appellant abused his position and occasioned loss to the authority; direct evidence from witnesses and documentary exhibits established the offences; failure to produce certain physical exhibits or call the agent was not fatal given the totality of the evidence.
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The High Court quashed a CMA award for fatal procedural irregularities, including unsworn testimony, missing signatures on evidence, and improperly endorsed exhibits.
The High Court at Mbeya granted bail pending trial in an economic crimes case, but imposed strict statutory and surety conditions because of the high alleged loss.
The High Court allowed a land appeal, holding the appellant lacked authority to buy land for a registered church and setting aside the tribunal’s decision.
High Court dismissed a criminal appeal challenging convictions for unlawful entry into a national park, possession of government trophies, and unlawful possession of ammunition.
The Court of Appeal upheld a robbery-with-violence conviction, holding that recent possession of the stolen phone and the trial court’s handling of the exhibit were proper.
The High Court dismissed a criminal appeal against conviction for unlawful possession of government trophies, holding the evidence was sufficient and the sentence was upheld.
The High Court dismissed a land claim for damages arising from road expansion, finding the plaintiff failed to prove ownership and alleged destruction.
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