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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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October 1974
Thadeo Salmondo and 3 Others vs Republic (HC Criminal Appeal No 2 of 1974) [1974] TZHC 334 (18 October 1974) Convictions for common assault quashed where witness evidence and facts failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt. Appellate practice — Appeal procedure — appellate re‑evaluation of evidence — first appellate court may reassess credibility where trial court misdirected or failed to appreciate evidence Criminal law — proof beyond reasonable doubt — reliability of eyewitnesses — Witness credibility and sufficiency	18 October 1974
September 1974
Lali Mahadi vs Tanga Municipal Council and 2 Others (Civil Appeal No. 4 of 1974) [1974] TZHC 390 (28 September 1974) Appeal struck out for failure to attach decree under Order 39 r1; lower court dismissal for no cause of action upheld. Civil procedure — Appeals — requirement that appeal be accompanied by the decree appealed from (Order XXXIX r.1(1)) — Order 39 r 1 — Pleadings — whether plaint discloses cause of action — Distinction between rejection of plaint	28 September 1974
Jumase Sebarua vs Seffu Sheshangai (PC Civil Appeal No. 45 of 1973) [1974] TZHC 155 (24 September 1974) An appellate court should not overturn a trial court’s supported factual findings on land possession without clear misapprehension of evidence. Civil procedure — Appellate review — scope of interference with trial court’s findings of fact Land law — possession and title — evaluation of continuous occupation evidence including graves and trees — weight of Primary Court site visit and sketch plan	24 September 1974
August 1974
Abdallah Saidi vs Republic (High Court Criminal Appeal No. 4 of 1974) [1974] TZHC 258 (23 August 1974) Court reduced an excessive prison sentence for conversion, finding lack of mitigation and that a fine would suffice. Criminal law — conversion not amounting to theft Criminal law — First offender and public service — Appellate reduction of sentence to effect immediate release — suitability of fine as alternative to imprisonment Criminal law — sentencing — Excessive sentence	23 August 1974
May 1974
Bakari Omari vs Republic (High Court Criminal Appeal No 14 of 1913) [1974] TZHC 126 (24 May 1974) Appeal against rape conviction dismissed where in‑flagrante evidence and admission established penetration despite inconclusive medical report. Criminal law — Rape — conviction based on in flagrante detection, witness evidence and admission to a cell leader despite inconclusive medical report	24 May 1974