19811120 TZHC Tanga

19811120 TZHC Tanga

The respondent could not claim arrears for electricity bills as she had not paid them herself and was not TANESCO; therefore, she lacked standing to sue for the amount.

Citation
19811120 TZHC Tanga
Parties
Appellant: Bashiri Khalfani; Respondent: Anina Daudi
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
20 November 1981
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Arrears of Electricity Bills, Tenant Obligations, Standing to Sue
Source Language
English

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Parties

Bashiri Khalfani

Appellant

Anina Daudi

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the respondent was entitled to claim arrears of electricity bills from the appellant
  2. 2 Whether the respondent had standing to sue for unpaid bills not paid by herself

Ratio Decidendi

The respondent could not claim arrears for electricity bills as she had not paid them herself and was not TANESCO; therefore, she lacked standing to sue for the amount.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • respondent to pay costs in this Court and in the Court below