20150623 TZHC Mbeya

20150623 TZHC Mbeya

The appeal was allowed because the trial court failed to properly assess general damages in light of the injuries sustained and did not apply legal principles regarding special and general damages. The appellate court increased general damages to Tshs.25,000,000/= and affirmed special damages at Tshs.450,000/= due to lack of strict proof.

Citation
20150623 TZHC Mbeya
Parties
Appellant: Bakari Mwenga; Respondent: Jairo Matandala; Respondent: Iskali Kihaka
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
23 June 2015
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Damages Assessment, Party Joinder, Negligence, Personal Injury
Source Language
English
Tort Civil Procedure Damages Assessment Party Joinder Negligence Personal Injury

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Parties

Bakari Mwenga

Appellant

Jairo Matandala

Respondent

Iskali Kihaka

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial court erred in awarding minimal damages compared to injuries suffered
  2. 2 Whether proper parties were joined in the suit and appeal
  3. 3 Whether special damages were specifically pleaded and proved

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal was allowed because the trial court failed to properly assess general damages in light of the injuries sustained and did not apply legal principles regarding special and general damages. The appellate court increased general damages to Tshs.25,000,000/= and affirmed special damages at Tshs.450,000/= due to lack of strict proof.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • Appellant to be paid general damages of Tshs.25,000,000/=
  • Special damages of Tshs.450,000/= affirmed