christian minde vs tanesco 2022 tzca 692 9 november 2022

christian minde vs tanesco 2022 tzca 692 9 november 2022

The evidence of DW1, DW2, and DW3 was unlawfully recorded without oath or affirmation and is invalid. Interests of justice require expunging all evidence recorded in response to the expunged evidence, including PW1, and ordering a retrial for both parties to adduce evidence afresh.

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christian minde vs tanesco 2022 tzca 692 9 november 2022
Parties
Appellant: Christian Minde; Respondent: Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (TANESCO)
Court
TZCA
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
9 November 2022
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Unfair Termination, Evidence, Retrials
Source Language
en
Labour Law Civil Procedure Unfair Termination Evidence Retrials

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Parties

Christian Minde

Appellant

Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (TANESCO)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the CMA and High Court erred in relying on unsworn evidence
  2. 2 Whether evidence recorded without oath or arbitrator's signature should be expunged
  3. 3 Whether a retrial should allow both parties to adduce evidence afresh

Ratio Decidendi

The evidence of DW1, DW2, and DW3 was unlawfully recorded without oath or affirmation and is invalid. Interests of justice require expunging all evidence recorded in response to the expunged evidence, including PW1, and ordering a retrial for both parties to adduce evidence afresh.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • Evidence of DW1, DW2, and DW3 expunged from CMA record.
  • Evidence of PW1 expunged from CMA record.