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
Case Brief
Summary, issues, holding and outcome
More case intelligence is available
Unlock the full research layer for this judgment.
Full judgment text Downloadable case file Legal principles 1 Party arguments 2 Amounts and remedies 1
Parties
Bashiri Khalfani
Appellant
Anina Daudi
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the respondent was entitled to claim arrears of electricity bills from the appellant
- 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
Full Case Text
Judgment text and source record
Sign in to read
Sign in to read the full judgment text
Sign in to read the full judgment text. Downloads and additional research tools may depend on your plan.
Sign in to read the full judgment