Original language
English
Country
United Republic of Tanzania
Date of text
Type of court
National - higher court
Sources
Court name
Court of Appeal
Seat of court
Iringa
Reference number
No. 196 of 2014
Justice(s)
Mbarouk; Mmilla; Mwarija
Abstract
The appellant was convicted and sentenced to 30 years imprisonment for first count and 10 years imprisonment for second count following an admission of guilty entered into during the preliminary hearing held immediately after the accused pleaded not guilty.
The appellant appealed to the high court a decision of the appeal dismissing it was rendered by the resident magistrate with extended jurisdiction.
The appellant decided to lodge another appeal to the court of appeal to which the respondent raised preliminary objection giving rise to the current ruling.
The appeal was dismissed due to defects in the notice of appeal.