19710511 TZHC Mwanza3

19710511 TZHC Mwanza3

The compensation awarded by the lower court was reasonable for a slap and a fist that did not leave any lasting mark or permanent disfigurement.

Citation
19710511 TZHC Mwanza3
Parties
Appellant: Lthnael Balukeki; Respondent: John Ndiankaneo
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
11 May 1971
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Assessment of Compensation, Personal Injury, Assault
Source Language
English

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Parties

Lthnael Balukeki

Appellant

John Ndiankaneo

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the quantum of compensation awarded for assault was appropriate

Ratio Decidendi

The compensation awarded by the lower court was reasonable for a slap and a fist that did not leave any lasting mark or permanent disfigurement.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed; compensation remains at shs.50/-