20001018 TZHC Dar es Salaam

20001018 TZHC Dar es Salaam

The absence of a counter affidavit means the applicant's explanation for non-appearance is uncontroverted and sufficient to set aside the ex parte judgment.

Citation
20001018 TZHC Dar es Salaam
Parties
Plaintiff: INCAR TANZANIA LIMITED; Defendant: FIROZ D. SAMAA
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
18 October 2000
Procedural Posture
Civil Case / Ruling on Applications to Set Aside Ex Parte Judgment and for Stay of Execution
Outcome
Ex parte judgment set aside with costs.
Legal Topics
Ex Parte Judgment, Setting Aside Judgment, Stay of Execution, Affidavit Evidence
Source Language
English
Civil Procedure Ex Parte Judgment Setting Aside Judgment Stay of Execution Affidavit Evidence

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Parties

INCAR TANZANIA LIMITED

Plaintiff

FIROZ D. SAMAA

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil Case / Ruling on Applications to Set Aside Ex Parte Judgment and for Stay of Execution

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the ex parte judgment should be set aside
  2. 2 Whether the absence of a counter affidavit affects the application
  3. 3 Whether submissions from the bar can controvert affidavit evidence

Ratio Decidendi

The absence of a counter affidavit means the applicant's explanation for non-appearance is uncontroverted and sufficient to set aside the ex parte judgment.

Court Disposition

Ex parte judgment set aside with costs.

Orders

  • Ex parte judgment set aside
  • Costs awarded to applicant