db shapriya co ltd vs mek one general traders another 2019 tzhc 167 17 december 2019

The judgment failed to meet required standards for objective evaluation and balance of probability, and the mismatch between decree and judgment was substantive, warranting remand for proper judgment and matching decree.

Citation: db shapriya co ltd vs mek one general traders another 2019 tzhc 167 17 december 2019
Parties: Appellant: D.B Shapriya and Co. Ltd; 1st Respondent: Mek One General Trader; 2nd Respondent: Alcon Auction Mark Limited
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 17 December 2019
Procedural Posture: Civil Appeal / Judgment
Outcome: Appeal partly allowed; matter remanded to Trial Magistrate for proper judgment and matching decree.
Legal Topics: Damages, Burden of Proof, Judgment Standards, Counterclaim
Source Language: English

Civil Procedure Contract Law Damages Burden of Proof Judgment Standards Counterclaim

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Parties

D.B Shapriya and Co. Ltd

Appellant

Mek One General Trader

1st Respondent

Alcon Auction Mark Limited

2nd Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the award of general damages was excessive
2 Whether specific damages were properly pleaded and proved
3 Whether the decree matched the judgment

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Appeal partly allowed; matter remanded to Trial Magistrate for proper judgment and matching decree.

Orders

Matter reverted to Trial Magistrate for composing a judgment in line with legal standards.
Matching decree to be issued.