20161006 TZHC Arusha

20161006 TZHC Arusha

The respondent failed to prove malice or absence of probable cause for the prosecution; the appellant had a bona fide claim of right over the land and acted on legal advice after being granted ownership.

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Citation
20161006 TZHC Arusha
Parties
Appellant: Leonard Kiisay; Respondent: Yesaya Hilku
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
6 October 2016
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Malicious Prosecution, Damages, False Imprisonment, Defamation
Source Language
english
Tort Law Criminal Law Malicious Prosecution Damages False Imprisonment Defamation

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Parties

Leonard Kiisay

Appellant

Yesaya Hilku

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the elements of malicious prosecution were proved
  2. 2 Whether damages were properly awarded

Ratio Decidendi

The respondent failed to prove malice or absence of probable cause for the prosecution; the appellant had a bona fide claim of right over the land and acted on legal advice after being granted ownership.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • Judgment of the District Court quashed
  • Order for compensation to the respondent set aside