jamila mbaraka gosi vs grace millanzi 3 others 2023 tzhc 21645 14 july 2023

jamila mbaraka gosi vs grace millanzi 3 others 2023 tzhc 21645 14 july 2023

The plaintiff failed to prove on a balance of probabilities that the defendants breached their duty of care or acted negligently. Medical evidence showed that all procedures were performed according to standard practice, and there was no causal link established between the defendants' actions and the plaintiff's injuries. The infection and subsequent removal of the uterus could not be attributed to negligence by the defendants.

Citation
jamila mbaraka gosi vs grace millanzi 3 others 2023 tzhc 21645 14 july 2023
Parties
Plaintiff: Jamila Mbaraka Gosi; 1st Defendant: Grace Millanzi; 2nd Defendant: Ilala Municipal Council; 3rd Defendant: Muhimbili National Hospital; 4th Defendant: The Attorney General
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
14 July 2023
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
Case dismissed with costs
Legal Topics
Professional Negligence, Duty of Care, Damages, Burden of Proof
Source Language
English
Tort Law Medical Negligence Professional Negligence Duty of Care Damages Burden of Proof

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Parties

Jamila Mbaraka Gosi

Plaintiff

Grace Millanzi

1st Defendant

Ilala Municipal Council

2nd Defendant

Muhimbili National Hospital

3rd Defendant

The Attorney General

4th Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the 1st, 2nd and 3rd defendants were negligent
  2. 2 Whether the plaintiff suffered damage
  3. 3 To what relief are the parties entitled

Ratio Decidendi

The plaintiff failed to prove on a balance of probabilities that the defendants breached their duty of care or acted negligently. Medical evidence showed that all procedures were performed according to standard practice, and there was no causal link established between the defendants' actions and the plaintiff's injuries. The infection and subsequent removal of the uterus could not be attributed to negligence by the defendants.

Court Disposition

Case dismissed with costs

Orders

  • Plaintiff's suit is dismissed with costs