multsol mauritius ltd vs eco bank t ltd 2 others 2018 tzhccomd 8 12 february 2018

multsol mauritius ltd vs eco bank t ltd 2 others 2018 tzhccomd 8 12 february 2018

The Plaintiff proved ownership of the goods through shipping documents, bill of lading, and agreements with the 3rd Defendant. The 1st Defendant failed to prove the goods belonged to the 2nd Defendant. The act of locking the goods was unlawful, entitling the Plaintiff to recovery of the goods or their value and general damages for loss of business.

Citation
multsol mauritius ltd vs eco bank t ltd 2 others 2018 tzhccomd 8 12 february 2018
Parties
Plaintiff: Multsol Mauritius Limited; 1st Defendant: Eco Bank Tanzania Limited; 2nd Defendant: Exco Oil Company Limited; 3rd Defendant: Pegasus Oil Company Limited
Court
TZHCCOMD
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
12 February 2018
Procedural Posture
Commercial Case / Judgment
Outcome
Judgment for the Plaintiff against the Defendants jointly and severally.
Legal Topics
Detinue, Lien, Ownership of Goods, Damages, Credit Facility, Collateral Management
Source Language
English
Commercial Law Contract Law Banking Law Detinue Lien Ownership of Goods Damages Credit Facility +1 more

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Parties

Multsol Mauritius Limited

Plaintiff

Eco Bank Tanzania Limited

1st Defendant

Exco Oil Company Limited

2nd Defendant

Pegasus Oil Company Limited

3rd Defendant

Procedural Posture

Commercial Case / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Who is the rightful owner of the disputed goods locked in the 3rd Defendant's warehouse?
  2. 2 To what reliefs are the parties entitled?

Ratio Decidendi

The Plaintiff proved ownership of the goods through shipping documents, bill of lading, and agreements with the 3rd Defendant. The 1st Defendant failed to prove the goods belonged to the 2nd Defendant. The act of locking the goods was unlawful, entitling the Plaintiff to recovery of the goods or their value and general damages for loss of business.

Court Disposition

Judgment for the Plaintiff against the Defendants jointly and severally.

Orders

  • The act of the 1st Defendant locking the Plaintiff's goods stored in the 3rd Defendant's warehouse was unlawful.
  • The 1st Defendant is ordered to release the Plaintiff's goods worth USD 93,115.20 or compensate her for the value of the goods without any condition.