hendry joseph lyimo vs george c mhema another 2015 tzhc 2221 29 may 2015

hendry joseph lyimo vs george c mhema another 2015 tzhc 2221 29 may 2015

Appellant failed to prove special damages with documentary evidence; award of general damages is discretionary and appellant was granted TShs. 5,000,000/- under 'any other relief' due to admitted wrongful sale by 1st respondent.

Citation
hendry joseph lyimo vs george c mhema another 2015 tzhc 2221 29 may 2015
Parties
Appellant: Hendry Joseph Lyimo; Respondent: George C. M11ema; Respondent: Another (2nd respondent)
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
29 May 2015
Procedural Posture
Land Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed except to the extent allowed
Legal Topics
Damages, Ownership of Property, Sale Agreement, Innocent Purchaser
Source Language
English

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Parties

Hendry Joseph Lyimo

Appellant

George C. M11ema

Respondent

Another (2nd respondent)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Land Appeal / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the appellant proved entitlement to special damages for 140 pine trees sold by the 1st respondent to the 2nd respondent
  2. 2 Whether the appellant was entitled to higher general damages
  3. 3 Whether the 2nd respondent was an innocent purchaser

Ratio Decidendi

Appellant failed to prove special damages with documentary evidence; award of general damages is discretionary and appellant was granted TShs. 5,000,000/- under 'any other relief' due to admitted wrongful sale by 1st respondent.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed except to the extent allowed

Orders

  • Appellant awarded TShs. 5,000,000/- as general damages under 'any other relief'
  • Respondents to pay costs of the appeal