nangale others vs kasulwa others 1998 tzhc 16 16 november 1998
The article published was defamatory and false, lowering the plaintiffs' reputation and affecting their business. Plaintiffs are entitled to damages and costs.
- Citation
- nangale others vs kasulwa others 1998 tzhc 16 16 november 1998
- Parties
- Plaintiff: Mr. George Nangale; Plaintiff: Mrs. Nangale; Plaintiff: Byamzuia Original Tanzania Ltd t/a Links Training Centre; Defendant: Sam Kasulwa; Defendant: Jim Godwin; Defendant: Editor The Express Media Holding (T) Ltd; Defendant: National Newspaper Ltd
- Court
- TZHC
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 16 November 1998
- Procedural Posture
- Civil / Final Judgment
- Outcome
- judgment for plaintiffs
- Legal Topics
- Defamation, Libel, Damages
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Mr. George Nangale
Plaintiff
Mrs. Nangale
Plaintiff
Byamzuia Original Tanzania Ltd t/a Links Training Centre
Plaintiff
Sam Kasulwa
Defendant
Jim Godwin
Defendant
Editor The Express Media Holding (T) Ltd
Defendant
National Newspaper Ltd
Defendant
Procedural Posture
Civil / Final Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the published article was defamatory to the plaintiffs
- 2 Assessment of damages for defamation
Ratio Decidendi
The article published was defamatory and false, lowering the plaintiffs' reputation and affecting their business. Plaintiffs are entitled to damages and costs.
Court Disposition
judgment for plaintiffs
Orders
- Plaintiffs awarded a lump sum of Tanzanian Shillings 20,000,000 as damages
- Interest to be paid at the ruling bank rate from the date of publication
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