19871117 TZHC Dar es Salaam

19871117 TZHC Dar es Salaam

The appellant breached the contract by not following the approved plan and boundaries, resulting in demolition of the construction. He is liable to refund the advance payment received.

Citation
19871117 TZHC Dar es Salaam
Parties
Appellant: Faraji Issa Mbulilo; Respondent: Victorian Mfaike
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
17 November 1987
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Construction Contracts, Refund of Advance Payment
Source Language
English

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Parties

Faraji Issa Mbulilo

Appellant

Victorian Mfaike

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the appellant breached the construction contract by failing to follow the approved plan and boundaries
  2. 2 Whether the respondent is entitled to a refund of the advance payment

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant breached the contract by not following the approved plan and boundaries, resulting in demolition of the construction. He is liable to refund the advance payment received.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • appellant to refund the advance payment to the respondent
  • appellant to pay costs