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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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February 1988
Mlewa Masaka vs Republic (Economic Criminal Session Case No. 16 of 1987) [1988] TZHC 565 (24 February 1988) Recent possession and corroborated sale evidence proved the accused guilty of stealing ten cattle despite an alleged coerced confession. Criminal law – Cattle theft – Proof that purchaser’s possession of a stolen animal and corroborated evidence of sale sustain conviction. Credibility – Assessment of purchaser versus accused’s denial and alibi. Confession – Unreliable if corroborating witness unavailable; caution required. Recent possession doctrine – Application where stolen property is traced to accused via purchaser.	24 February 1988

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February 1988

Mlewa Masaka vs Republic (Economic Criminal Session Case No. 16 of 1987) [1988] TZHC 565 (24 February 1988)

Recent possession and corroborated sale evidence proved the accused guilty of stealing ten cattle despite an alleged coerced confession.

Criminal law – Cattle theft – Proof that purchaser’s possession of a stolen animal and corroborated evidence of sale sustain conviction. Credibility – Assessment of purchaser versus accused’s denial and alibi. Confession – Unreliable if corroborating witness unavailable; caution required. Recent possession doctrine – Application where stolen property is traced to accused via purchaser.

24 February 1988