19940531 TZHC Dodoma

19940531 TZHC Dodoma

The court found that there was a valid and enforceable contract between the appellant and the 1st respondent, corroborated by witnesses and partial performance. The 2nd respondent acted as a guarantor and is equally liable for the outstanding cattle. The contract was not unconscionable or void for vagueness.

Citation
19940531 TZHC Dodoma
Parties
Appellant: Ictiniyoi Chuga; Respondent: Silvano Latema
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
31 May 1994
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Enforceability of Contract, Guarantor Liability, Unconscionability
Source Language
English
Contract Law Enforceability of Contract Guarantor Liability Unconscionability

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Parties

Ictiniyoi Chuga

Appellant

Silvano Latema

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether there was a valid and enforceable contract between the appellant and the 1st respondent
  2. 2 Whether the 2nd respondent acted as a guarantor and is liable for the outstanding cattle
  3. 3 Whether the contract was void for vagueness or unconscionability

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that there was a valid and enforceable contract between the appellant and the 1st respondent, corroborated by witnesses and partial performance. The 2nd respondent acted as a guarantor and is equally liable for the outstanding cattle. The contract was not unconscionable or void for vagueness.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • The contract is enforceable against both respondents.
  • Respondents are jointly liable for the outstanding 13 heads of cattle.