19920611 TZHC Dodoma

19920611 TZHC Dodoma

The evidence established the respondent communicated defamatory words to the village chairman and secretary, satisfying the elements of slander. No privilege was proven. Damages are warranted but quantum reduced due to the nature of the parties and circumstances.

Citation
19920611 TZHC Dodoma
Parties
Appellant: Jillete Mamu; Respondent: Various
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
11 June 1992
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Slander, Damages, Qualified Privilege
Source Language
English
Tort Defamation Slander Damages Qualified Privilege

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Parties

Jillete Mamu

Appellant

Various

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent uttered defamatory words against the appellant
  2. 2 Whether the appellant is entitled to damages for slander

Ratio Decidendi

The evidence established the respondent communicated defamatory words to the village chairman and secretary, satisfying the elements of slander. No privilege was proven. Damages are warranted but quantum reduced due to the nature of the parties and circumstances.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • Decision of the District Court set aside
  • Appellant awarded 20,000/= as damages