20160831 TZHC Dodoma

20160831 TZHC Dodoma

The respondent failed to prove her claims for special damages and compensation as required by law, lacking necessary documentary and testimonial evidence; thus, the trial court's awards were unfounded.

Citation
20160831 TZHC Dodoma
Parties
Appellant: F1 Ohaimed Makunzo; Respondent: Failuma
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
31 August 2016
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Proof of Damages, Special Damages, Compensation, Burden of Proof
Source Language
English

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Parties

F1 Ohaimed Makunzo

Appellant

Failuma

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

  1. 1 Whether the respondent proved entitlement to special damages and compensation
  2. 2 Whether the trial court erred in awarding damages without sufficient evidence

Ratio Decidendi

The respondent failed to prove her claims for special damages and compensation as required by law, lacking necessary documentary and testimonial evidence; thus, the trial court's awards were unfounded.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • Trial court's awards set aside
  • No order as to costs