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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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24 Kivukoni Road, P O Box: S.L.P. 9004

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February 1988
John Makimba vs The United Republic (Criminal Appeal No. 166 of 1987) [1988] TZHC 53 (12 February 1988) Appellant's conviction for receiving stolen goods upheld; sentence reduced from eight to five years for mitigation. Criminal law – Receiving stolen property (s.311(1) Penal Code) – knowledge or having reason to believe property stolen – circumstantial evidence (quantity, timing, manner of delivery, failure to call witnesses) – sentencing discretion – mitigation for first offender and advanced age.	12 February 1988

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February 1988

John Makimba vs The United Republic (Criminal Appeal No. 166 of 1987) [1988] TZHC 53 (12 February 1988)

Appellant's conviction for receiving stolen goods upheld; sentence reduced from eight to five years for mitigation.

Criminal law – Receiving stolen property (s.311(1) Penal Code) – knowledge or having reason to believe property stolen – circumstantial evidence (quantity, timing, manner of delivery, failure to call witnesses) – sentencing discretion – mitigation for first offender and advanced age.

12 February 1988