19801104 TZHC Musoma

19801104 TZHC Musoma

The necessary inference of adultery was drawn from the fact that only the appellant and the respondent's wife were found alone in the house, and the cell leader's evidence was credible. The appeal was dismissed as the District Court's finding of liability was upheld.

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Citation
19801104 TZHC Musoma
Parties
Appellant: M. TncU Mrwa; Respondent: Wil Manyengo
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
4 November 1980
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / High Court Appellate Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed with costs
Legal Topics
Adultery, Damages, Appeal, Evidence
Source Language
english
Family Law Tort Law Adultery Damages Appeal Evidence

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Parties

M. TncU Mrwa

Appellant

Wil Manyengo

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / High Court Appellate Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant committed adultery with the respondent's wife
  2. 2 Whether the evidence supported the finding of adultery
  3. 3 Whether the damages awarded were justified

Ratio Decidendi

The necessary inference of adultery was drawn from the fact that only the appellant and the respondent's wife were found alone in the house, and the cell leader's evidence was credible. The appeal was dismissed as the District Court's finding of liability was upheld.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed with costs

Orders

  • Appellant's appeal is dismissed
  • Appellant to pay costs