19980407 TZHC Tabora

19980407 TZHC Tabora

The trial court's findings of fact were upheld as there was no reason to differ; the respondent's evidence was believed over the appellant's denial.

Citation
19980407 TZHC Tabora
Parties
Appellant: Bulla Dohio; Respondent: Unnamed Respondent
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
7 April 1998
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Defamation, Damages
Source Language
English
Tort Defamation Damages

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Parties

Bulla Dohio

Appellant

Unnamed Respondent

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant defamed the respondent by calling him a witch in a primary court
  2. 2 Whether the respondent is entitled to damages for defamation

Ratio Decidendi

The trial court's findings of fact were upheld as there was no reason to differ; the respondent's evidence was believed over the appellant's denial.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed with costs
  • Parties to be notified of the judgment