20200619 TZHC Dar es Salaam
The plaintiff failed to strictly prove his claim for the outstanding gratuity as required for special damages, and failed to tender necessary evidence such as the relevant exchange rates or verification report. Contradictions in the plaintiff's evidence further undermined his credibility. The defendant proved...
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- Citation
- 20200619 TZHC Dar es Salaam
- Parties
- Plaintiff: Maila Gladson Makambi; Defendant: The Attorney General
- Court
- TZHC
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 19 June 2020
- Procedural Posture
- Civil / Judgment
- Outcome
- Suit dismissed with costs
- Legal Topics
- Terminal Benefits, Gratuity Payment, Exchange Rate Application, Special Damages, Burden of Proof
- Source Language
- english
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Parties
Maila Gladson Makambi
Plaintiff
The Attorney General
Defendant
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether there was a contract between the plaintiff and defendant
- 2 Whether the plaintiff is entitled to be paid Tshs. 37,063,319.55 by the defendant
- 3 What reliefs are the parties entitled to
Ratio Decidendi
The plaintiff failed to strictly prove his claim for the outstanding gratuity as required for special damages, and failed to tender necessary evidence such as the relevant exchange rates or verification report. Contradictions in the plaintiff's evidence further undermined his credibility. The defendant proved payment was made as per verified government procedures.
Court Disposition
Suit dismissed with costs
Orders
- Suit dismissed in its entirety with costs to the defendant
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