daniel francis kisoka vs philemon hatari tano 2 others 2023 tzhc 21673 21 august 2023

daniel francis kisoka vs philemon hatari tano 2 others 2023 tzhc 21673 21 august 2023

The plaintiff failed to prove absence of reasonable and probable cause and malice on the part of the defendants; thus, the essential elements of malicious prosecution were not established and the claim for damages could not stand.

Citation
daniel francis kisoka vs philemon hatari tano 2 others 2023 tzhc 21673 21 august 2023
Parties
Plaintiff: Daniel Francis Kisoka; 1st Defendant: Philomen Hatari Tano; 2nd Defendant: Gaydon Cyprian Mtenga; 3rd Defendant: Mantra Tanzania Limited
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
21 August 2023
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
suit dismissed
Legal Topics
Malicious Prosecution, Special Damages, General Damages, Exemplary Damages, Burden of Proof
Source Language
English

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Parties

Daniel Francis Kisoka

Plaintiff

Philomen Hatari Tano

1st Defendant

Gaydon Cyprian Mtenga

2nd Defendant

Mantra Tanzania Limited

3rd Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the prosecution by the defendants against the plaintiff was malicious
  2. 2 Whether the plaintiff suffered specific and general damages as a result
  3. 3 What reliefs the parties are entitled to

Ratio Decidendi

The plaintiff failed to prove absence of reasonable and probable cause and malice on the part of the defendants; thus, the essential elements of malicious prosecution were not established and the claim for damages could not stand.

Court Disposition

suit dismissed

Orders

  • Suit dismissed with costs.