ernest p agalla vs the attorney general and another 2012 tzhc 37 14 august 2012

ernest p agalla vs the attorney general and another 2012 tzhc 37 14 august 2012

The plaintiff was unlawfully compelled to work and assaulted by the 2nd defendant or his subordinates, which violated his dignity and caused pain and suffering, entitling him to compensation and general damages.

Citation
ernest p agalla vs the attorney general and another 2012 tzhc 37 14 august 2012
Parties
Plaintiff: Ernest P. Agalla; Defendant: The Attorney General; Defendant: Major J.M.M Genge
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
14 August 2012
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
Plaintiff's claim partly allowed
Legal Topics
Assault and Battery, Forced Labour, Damages
Source Language
English
Tort Law Human Rights Assault and Battery Forced Labour Damages

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Parties

Ernest P. Agalla

Plaintiff

The Attorney General

Defendant

Major J.M.M Genge

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether there was a self-help scheme at Rubana bridge supervised by the 2nd defendant
  2. 2 Whether the plaintiff was assaulted by the 2nd defendant or his subordinates
  3. 3 What reliefs the parties are entitled to

Ratio Decidendi

The plaintiff was unlawfully compelled to work and assaulted by the 2nd defendant or his subordinates, which violated his dignity and caused pain and suffering, entitling him to compensation and general damages.

Court Disposition

Plaintiff's claim partly allowed

Orders

  • Plaintiff awarded Tshs. 8,000,000/= as compensation
  • Plaintiff awarded Tshs. 2,000,000/= as general damages