19790905 TZHC Mbeya
The appellant's prior marriage to the woman did not preclude liability for adultery after dissolution; the evidence supported the finding of adultery and the quantum of damages was fair and just under established principles.
- Citation
- 19790905 TZHC Mbeya
- Parties
- Appellant: Neji Mwalugala; Respondent: Ndeshe Hota
- Court
- TZHC
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 5 September 1979
- Procedural Posture
- Civil Appeal / Second Appeal
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Adultery, Damages, Marital Rights
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Neji Mwalugala
Appellant
Ndeshe Hota
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Second Appeal
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the appellant committed adultery with the respondent's wife
- 2 Whether the appellant's prior marriage to the woman negates liability for adultery
- 3 Whether the quantum of damages awarded was appropriate
Ratio Decidendi
The appellant's prior marriage to the woman did not preclude liability for adultery after dissolution; the evidence supported the finding of adultery and the quantum of damages was fair and just under established principles.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
Orders
- The appeal is dismissed with the usual consequences.
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