james christian basil vs nmb bank plc another 2018 tzhclandd 418 26 july 2018
The appeal was allowed because the 1st respondent failed to issue a proper written demand notice to the appellant before requiring him to sign the broker's notice, contrary to the contractual requirement under clause 11 of the loan agreement. The trial Tribunal failed to properly evaluate this evidence, resulting in a miscarriage of justice.
- Citation
- james christian basil vs nmb bank plc another 2018 tzhclandd 418 26 july 2018
- Parties
- Appellant: James Christian Basil; 1st Respondent: NMB Bank PLC; 2nd Respondent: Adili Auction Mart Ltd
- Court
- TANZLII
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 26 July 2018
- Procedural Posture
- Land Appeal / Judgment
- Outcome
- appeal allowed
- Legal Topics
- Loan Agreements, Mortgage Enforcement, Notice Requirements, Contractual Obligations
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
James Christian Basil
Appellant
NMB Bank PLC
1st Respondent
Adili Auction Mart Ltd
2nd Respondent
Procedural Posture
Land Appeal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the trial Chairman properly evaluated the evidence regarding notice of default before auctioning the mortgaged property
- 2 Whether the contractual requirement for a written demand notice was complied with
Ratio Decidendi
The appeal was allowed because the 1st respondent failed to issue a proper written demand notice to the appellant before requiring him to sign the broker's notice, contrary to the contractual requirement under clause 11 of the loan agreement. The trial Tribunal failed to properly evaluate this evidence, resulting in a miscarriage of justice.
Court Disposition
appeal allowed
Orders
- Proceedings and judgment of the trial Tribunal set aside
- Each party to bear its own costs
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