The Appellant instituted a criminal charge against the Respondent. The Respondent was accused of obtaining money by false pretences contrary to section 302 of the Penal Code. The Respondent was convicted sentenced to pay Tshs. 100,000/= fine or serve three months’ jail term. He was also ordered to pay the Appellant compensation. The Respondent was aggrieved and appeal to the District Court. The District Court upheld the decision of the primary court. Still aggrieved, the Respondent appealed to the High Court of Tanzania. The High Court allowed the appeal, quashed the conviction and set aside the sentence and orders made by the Primary Court. It also ordered the fine and compensation, be refunded to the Appellant. The High Court decision aggrieved the Appellant, hence the present appeal.