19981202 TZHC Dar es Salaam

19981202 TZHC Dar es Salaam

The preliminary objection was misconceived because the existence of an oral contract is a triable issue that should be determined on evidence, not dismissed summarily for lack of written documentation.

Citation
19981202 TZHC Dar es Salaam
Parties
Appellant: Ally Absjuj Hamba; Respondent: Director General DAPSOF
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
2 December 1998
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Oral Employment Contracts, Preliminary Objections, Burden of Proof
Source Language
English
Employment Law Civil Procedure Oral Employment Contracts Preliminary Objections Burden of Proof

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Parties

Ally Absjuj Hamba

Appellant

Director General DAPSOF

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the absence of written employment documentation precludes the existence of an employment relationship
  2. 2 Whether the preliminary objection was properly upheld

Ratio Decidendi

The preliminary objection was misconceived because the existence of an oral contract is a triable issue that should be determined on evidence, not dismissed summarily for lack of written documentation.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed

Orders

  • Dismissal order set aside
  • Suit restored