19841206 TZHC Dar es Salaam

The affidavit filed by the respondent was indefinite and inconclusive, failing to provide a foundation for the decree; the plaintiff's burden of proof is not lightened by the defendant's absence.

Citation: 19841206 TZHC Dar es Salaam
Parties: Appellant: Mindstone (Zambia) Ltd; Respondent: Cristin C. Laus
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 6 December 1984
Procedural Posture: Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome: appeal allowed
Legal Topics: Burden of Proof, Ex Parte Judgment, Proof of Claims, Employee Benefits
Source Language: English

Civil Procedure Employment Law Burden of Proof Ex Parte Judgment Proof of Claims Employee Benefits

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Parties

Mindstone (Zambia) Ltd

Appellant

Cristin C. Laus

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

1 Whether the affidavit in proof of claim was sufficient to justify the decree in favour of the respondent
2 Whether the absence of the defendant lightens the plaintiff's burden of proof

Ratio Decidendi

The affidavit filed by the respondent was indefinite and inconclusive, failing to provide a foundation for the decree; the plaintiff's burden of proof is not lightened by the defendant's absence.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

Decree of the subordinate court set aside
Respondent to pay costs of the appeal