19900713 TZHC Tabora

19900713 TZHC Tabora

The appellate court erred in overturning the trial court's findings on witness credibility; the trial court's decision was sound and should be restored.

Citation
19900713 TZHC Tabora
Parties
Appellant: Mr. Kwikia; Respondent: Unknown Respondent
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
13 July 1990
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appellate Judgment
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Credibility of Witnesses, Appellate Review
Source Language
English

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Parties

Mr. Kwikia

Appellant

Unknown Respondent

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appellate Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the appellate court erred in reversing the trial court's decision based on witness credibility

Ratio Decidendi

The appellate court erred in overturning the trial court's findings on witness credibility; the trial court's decision was sound and should be restored.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed

Orders

  • Decision of the trial court restored
  • Appellant awarded costs in this court and both courts below