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High Court of Tanzania

This is the second level in the Judiciary justice delivery hierarchy. It has both appellate and original powers on civil and criminal matters. It also hears appeals from the Courts of Resident Magistrate, the District Courts, and the District Land and Housing Tribunals in exercise of their original, appellate and/or revisional jurisdiction. The High Court is divided into Zones and specialized Divisions.

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June 1987
Rogate Mushi vs Republic (Criminal Appeal No. 11 of 1987) [1987] TZHC 479 (29 June 1987) Conviction quashed where evidence materially varied from particulars of the charge and prosecution failed to prove the alleged theft. Criminal law — Theft by public servant — Variance between particulars of charge and evidence — Prosecution bound by particulars absent amendment Criminal procedure — Variance between charge particulars and evidence — Material variance between pleaded particulars and evidence — Conviction unsustainable Evidence — documentary returns and inspection reports — Need for specific counts when distinct allegations arise	29 June 1987
Vusin Loderieki vs Republic (PC Criminal Appeal 8 of 1985) [1987] TZHC 647 (29 June 1987) Criminal prosecution for forcible detainer inappropriate where title is disputed; conviction quashed, civil action required. Civil procedure — Land disputes — Disputed title: remedy by civil action, not criminal prosecution Criminal law — forcible detainer — Essential element: absence of colour of right Evidence — Sufficiency of prosecution evidence — Conviction unsupported where the Republic does not support the prosecution and accused asserts colour of right	29 June 1987
Lorivi Lotalakwaki vs Simeon and Another ((PC) Civil Appeal No. 77 of 1985) [1987] TZHC 644 (18 June 1987) Whether the applicant could be appointed administrator and the effect of an alleged Primary Court‑witnessed will on respondents’ occupation of estate property. Probate law — Succession and estates — appointment of administrator — validity and evidential weight of an alleged written will witnessed in Primary Court — jurisdiction of Primary and District Courts to make possession and compensation orders affecting estate property	18 June 1987
Mrisho vs Republic (Criminal Appeal No. 23 of 1985) [1987] TZHC 638 (10 June 1987)	10 June 1987