ms ste datco vs sdv transami t ltd 2004 tzhccomd 32 25 may 2004

ms ste datco vs sdv transami t ltd 2004 tzhccomd 32 25 may 2004

The defendant, as agent, was responsible for the safe delivery of the plaintiff’s goods. By failing to ensure the goods were delivered intact and by appointing a sub-agent without consent, the defendant was negligent and in breach of contract, making it liable for the plaintiff’s loss.

Citation
ms ste datco vs sdv transami t ltd 2004 tzhccomd 32 25 may 2004
Parties
Plaintiff: M/S STE DATCO; Defendant: SDV TRANSAMI (T) LIMITED
Court
TZHCCOMD
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
25 May 2004
Procedural Posture
Commercial Case / Judgment
Outcome
Judgment for the plaintiff.
Legal Topics
Negligence of Agent, Breach of Contract, Sub Agency Without Consent, Damages for Loss of Goods
Source Language
English
Commercial Law Agency Law Negligence of Agent Breach of Contract Sub Agency Without Consent Damages for Loss of Goods

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Parties

M/S STE DATCO

Plaintiff

SDV TRANSAMI (T) LIMITED

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Commercial Case / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 What were the agreed terms between the parties for the release, handling and transport of the plaintiff’s cargo?
  2. 2 Whether the defendant was negligent in the process of clearing and forwarding the consignment.
  3. 3 Did the defendant accept physical delivery of the consignment and/or its contents in the course of its duty?

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant, as agent, was responsible for the safe delivery of the plaintiff’s goods. By failing to ensure the goods were delivered intact and by appointing a sub-agent without consent, the defendant was negligent and in breach of contract, making it liable for the plaintiff’s loss.

Court Disposition

Judgment for the plaintiff.

Orders

  • Defendant to pay the plaintiff the equivalent in Tanzanian shillings of US $86,226 as value of lost consignment.
  • Defendant to pay the plaintiff 25% of US $86,226 as loss of profit, in Tanzanian shillings.