lancet laboratories ltd plaintiff vs african medical investments tanzania public ltd another 2018 tzhc 2782 28 may 2018

The plaintiff proved on a balance of probabilities that it provided laboratory services to the defendants, who failed to pay the outstanding amount. The defendants did not contest the claim. Judgment is entered for the plaintiff for the claimed sums, interest, general damages, and costs.

Citation: lancet laboratories ltd plaintiff vs african medical investments tanzania public ltd another 2018 tzhc 2782 28 may 2018
Parties: Plaintiff: Lancet Laboratories Ltd; 1st Defendant: African Medical Investments Tanzania Public Limited; 2nd Defendant: Lawrence Achola
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 28 May 2018
Procedural Posture: Civil Case / Ex Parte Judgment
Outcome: Judgment for the plaintiff
Legal Topics: Debt Recovery, Breach of Contract, Ex Parte Proceedings
Source Language: English

Contract Law Civil Procedure Debt Recovery Breach of Contract Ex Parte Proceedings

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Parties

Lancet Laboratories Ltd

Plaintiff

African Medical Investments Tanzania Public Limited

1st Defendant

Lawrence Achola

2nd Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil Case / Ex Parte Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the defendants are liable to pay the outstanding amount for laboratory services provided by the plaintiff
2 Whether the plaintiff is entitled to interest, general damages, and costs

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Judgment for the plaintiff

Orders

Payment of Tshs. 152,850,030
Interest on the said sum at 4% per month from 12th March, 2015 to the date of judgment