martha onesmo vs matondo magile 2023 tzhc 19523 28 july 2023

martha onesmo vs matondo magile 2023 tzhc 19523 28 july 2023

The appellant breached the contract by taking and selling the motorcycle before the contract term ended, rather than pursuing recovery of the outstanding amount through legal means. The appellate court's order regarding payment of Tshs.265,000/- was correct, and the grounds of appeal were misconceived or not properly before the court.

Citation
martha onesmo vs matondo magile 2023 tzhc 19523 28 july 2023
Parties
Appellant: Martha Onesmo; Respondent: Matondo Magile
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
28 July 2023
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment on Second Appeal
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Remedies for Breach, Appellate Review
Source Language
English

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Parties

Martha Onesmo

Appellant

Matondo Magile

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment on Second Appeal

  1. 1 Whether the appellant or respondent breached the contract
  2. 2 Whether the appellate court erred in ordering the appellant to buy or return the motorcycle
  3. 3 Whether the lower courts properly evaluated the evidence

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant breached the contract by taking and selling the motorcycle before the contract term ended, rather than pursuing recovery of the outstanding amount through legal means. The appellate court's order regarding payment of Tshs.265,000/- was correct, and the grounds of appeal were misconceived or not properly before the court.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed with costs