19930415 TZHC Tanga

The appellant was barred from raising further defence in the civil matter due to failure to appeal the criminal conviction; the compensation awarded was reasonable and supported by evidence.

Citation: 19930415 TZHC Tanga
Parties: Respondent: Lucas Dennis; Appellant: John Gogi
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 15 April 1993
Procedural Posture: Civil Appeal / Judgment
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Compensation, Costs, Appeal Dismissal
Source Language: English

Tort Compensation Costs Appeal Dismissal

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Parties

Lucas Dennis

Respondent

John Gogi

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the compensation awarded to the respondent was reasonable
2 Whether the appellant could raise further defence in the civil matter after failing to appeal the criminal conviction

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant was barred from raising further defence in the civil matter due to failure to appeal the criminal conviction; the compensation awarded was reasonable and supported by evidence.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

Respondent awarded total compensation of shs. 112,590 with costs against appellant
Costs to successful party here and below