mr mathias erasto manga vs ms simon group t limited 2014 tzca 291 15 march 2014

mr mathias erasto manga vs ms simon group t limited 2014 tzca 291 15 march 2014

The trial High Court erred by requiring corroboration and imposing a higher standard of proof than required in civil cases. The appellant's uncontroverted evidence, including the dishonoured cheque, was sufficient to prove the existence of the oral loan contract on a balance of probabilities. The appeal is allowed and judgment entered for the appellant.

Citation
mr mathias erasto manga vs ms simon group t limited 2014 tzca 291 15 march 2014
Parties
Appellant: Mr. Mathias Erasto Manga; Respondent: M/S Simon Group (T) Limited
Court
TZCA
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
15 March 2014
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Oral Contracts, Standard of Proof in Civil Cases, Corroboration in Civil Claims, Loan Agreements
Source Language
English
Contract Law Civil Procedure Oral Contracts Standard of Proof in Civil Cases Corroboration in Civil Claims Loan Agreements

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Parties

Mr. Mathias Erasto Manga

Appellant

M/S Simon Group (T) Limited

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether there was a loan agreement between the appellant and the respondent
  2. 2 Whether the respondent breached the loan agreement
  3. 3 Whether the trial court erred in requiring corroboration and imposing a high standard of proof

Ratio Decidendi

The trial High Court erred by requiring corroboration and imposing a higher standard of proof than required in civil cases. The appellant's uncontroverted evidence, including the dishonoured cheque, was sufficient to prove the existence of the oral loan contract on a balance of probabilities. The appeal is allowed and judgment entered for the appellant.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • Judgment for the appellant for the loan amount of Sh.45,000,000/=
  • Costs awarded to the appellant in this Court and the court below