Gloria Henry Nyamubi vs

Gloria Henry Nyamubi vs

The trial court's failure to determine all framed issues and raising a new legal issue without hearing the parties was a fatal procedural defect, rendering its decision a nullity. The proper remedy is to remit the case to the trial court for determination of all issues after hearing the parties.

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Citation
Gloria Henry Nyamubi vs
Parties
Appellant: Gloria Henry Nyamubi; 1st Respondent: National Microfinance Bank PLC; 2nd Respondent: Nutmeg Auctioneers & Property Managers Co. Ltd
Court
TANZLII
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
29 April 2024
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Right to Be Heard, Framing and Determination of Issues, Remittal to Trial Court, Burden of Proof
Source Language
english
Civil Procedure Commercial Law Right to Be Heard Framing and Determination of Issues Remittal to Trial Court Burden of Proof

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Parties

Gloria Henry Nyamubi

Appellant

National Microfinance Bank PLC

1st Respondent

Nutmeg Auctioneers & Property Managers Co. Ltd

2nd Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial court erred by failing to determine all framed issues and raising a new issue without hearing the parties
  2. 2 Whether the plaintiff was required by law to testify in person
  3. 3 Whether the trial court erred in evaluating the evidence and dismissing the case

Ratio Decidendi

The trial court's failure to determine all framed issues and raising a new legal issue without hearing the parties was a fatal procedural defect, rendering its decision a nullity. The proper remedy is to remit the case to the trial court for determination of all issues after hearing the parties.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • Decision of the District Court quashed and orders set aside
  • Case remitted to the trial court for fresh determination of all issues