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Appellant's liability is established by preponderance of evidence and failure to disprove paternity; compensation is justified.

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Parties
Appellant: Appellant (schoolteacher); Respondent: Respondent (father of pupil)
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Liability for Pregnancy, Compensation for Harm, Misrepresentation
Source Language
en
Tort Family Law Liability for Pregnancy Compensation for Harm Misrepresentation

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Parties

Appellant (schoolteacher)

Appellant

Respondent (father of pupil)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the appellant is liable for impregnating the respondent's daughter
  2. 2 Whether compensation is justified based on evidence

Ratio Decidendi

Appellant's liability is established by preponderance of evidence and failure to disprove paternity; compensation is justified.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appellant to pay costs
  • Judgment to be conveyed to MHAICCourt Singyanga