BLASTOM GODWIN MAKUNDI Vs

BLASTOM GODWIN MAKUNDI Vs

The suit is time barred as claims for compensation for acts or omissions under any written law, including traffic cases involving government vehicles, must be brought within one year, and the plaintiff filed the suit more than two years after the cause of action arose.

Citation
BLASTOM GODWIN MAKUNDI Vs
Parties
Plaintiff: Blasto Godwin Makundi; 1st Defendant: Beno Roman Kareti; 2nd Defendant: Permanent Secretary Ministry of Home Affairs; 3rd Defendant: Attorney General
Court
TANZLII
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
15 April 2024
Procedural Posture
Civil Case / Ruling on Preliminary Objection
Outcome
Suit dismissed as time barred
Legal Topics
Limitation of Actions, Compensation for Motor Vehicle Accident, Government Liability
Source Language
English
Civil Procedure Tort Law Limitation of Actions Compensation for Motor Vehicle Accident Government Liability

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Parties

Blasto Godwin Makundi

Plaintiff

Beno Roman Kareti

1st Defendant

Permanent Secretary Ministry of Home Affairs

2nd Defendant

Attorney General

3rd Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil Case / Ruling on Preliminary Objection

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the suit for compensation is time barred under the Law of Limitation Act

Ratio Decidendi

The suit is time barred as claims for compensation for acts or omissions under any written law, including traffic cases involving government vehicles, must be brought within one year, and the plaintiff filed the suit more than two years after the cause of action arose.

Court Disposition

Suit dismissed as time barred

Orders

  • Plaintiff's suit is dismissed for being time barred
  • Plaintiff to bear costs of the suit