20040827 TZCA Dar es Salaam

20040827 TZCA Dar es Salaam

The bill of costs was not itemized and lacked supporting documentation, and the work done was minimal as the appeal was dismissed at a preliminary stage; therefore, the claimed amount was excessive and the costs were taxed down to a reasonable sum.

Citation
20040827 TZCA Dar es Salaam
Parties
Appellant: Attorney General; Respondents: Leonard Mariki & 20 Others
Court
TZCA
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
27 August 2004
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Taxation of Costs After Appeal Dismissed
Outcome
bill of costs taxed down
Legal Topics
Taxation of Costs, Appeal Procedure, Costs Assessment
Source Language
English
Civil Procedure Taxation of Costs Appeal Procedure Costs Assessment

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Parties

Attorney General

Appellant

Leonard Mariki & 20 Others

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Taxation of Costs After Appeal Dismissed

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the bill of costs presented by the respondents is reasonable and in accordance with the Court of Appeal Rules

Ratio Decidendi

The bill of costs was not itemized and lacked supporting documentation, and the work done was minimal as the appeal was dismissed at a preliminary stage; therefore, the claimed amount was excessive and the costs were taxed down to a reasonable sum.

Court Disposition

bill of costs taxed down

Orders

  • The respondents' bill of costs is taxed down to Tshs. 1,000,000/-