Mohamed Athuman versus The Republic

Mohamed Athuman versus The Republic; Criminal Appeal No. 1 of 2014: Court of Appeal of Tanzania at Mtwara (Unreported).

• Evidence

• Credibility of witnesses – whether an appellate court may reassess findings as to credibility of witnesses.

Held:-

The trial Court’s finding as to credibility of a particular witness is usually binding on an appeal court unless there are circumstances on the record which warrant a re – assessment of credibility.