lawrence magesa ta jopen pharmacy another 2022 tzca 605 6 october 2022

lawrence magesa ta jopen pharmacy another 2022 tzca 605 6 october 2022

The appellant failed to prove fraud in the lease agreement, was in unlawful occupation after expiry of lease, was served sufficient notice, and is not entitled to compensation for eviction or loss.

Citation
lawrence magesa ta jopen pharmacy another 2022 tzca 605 6 october 2022
Parties
Appellant: Lawrence Magesa t/a Jopen Pharmacy; 1st Respondent: Fatuma Omary; 2nd Respondent: Rimina Auction Mart & Company Limited
Court
TZCA
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
6 October 2022
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Final Appellate Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed with costs
Legal Topics
Tenancy, Eviction, Burden of Proof, Fraud Allegations, Compensation for Eviction
Source Language
English

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Parties

Lawrence Magesa t/a Jopen Pharmacy

Appellant

Fatuma Omary

1st Respondent

Rimina Auction Mart & Company Limited

2nd Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Final Appellate Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the appellant had prior notice before eviction
  2. 2 Whether the appellant proved fraud in alteration of lease agreement
  3. 3 Whether the eviction was lawful

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant failed to prove fraud in the lease agreement, was in unlawful occupation after expiry of lease, was served sufficient notice, and is not entitled to compensation for eviction or loss.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed with costs

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed
  • Costs awarded to respondents