20091223 TZHC Arusha

The appellant was found, on a balance of probabilities, to have objected to the respondent's intended marriage, causing financial loss, and is therefore liable for the expenses incurred.

Citation: 20091223 TZHC Arusha
Parties: Appellant: Meshack Lomiyan; Respondent: Esther Eliphas
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 23 December 2009
Procedural Posture: Civil Appeal / Judgment on Second Appeal
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Marriage Objection, Damages for Wedding Cancellation
Source Language: English

Family Law Civil Liability Marriage Objection Damages for Wedding Cancellation

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Parties

Meshack Lomiyan

Appellant

Esther Eliphas

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment on Second Appeal

Legal Issues

1 Whether the appellant was responsible for stopping the respondent's wedding
2 Whether the appellant is liable for expenses incurred by the respondent due to the wedding cancellation

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant was found, on a balance of probabilities, to have objected to the respondent's intended marriage, causing financial loss, and is therefore liable for the expenses incurred.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

Appeal dismissed with costs