paul joseph shirima vs guido k kinkedo 1987 tzca 62 24 september 1987
The appellant failed to keep to his side of the road, and the physical evidence and witness testimony supported the respondent's version; negligence was attributed to the appellant, barring him from compensation.
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- Citation
- paul joseph shirima vs guido k kinkedo 1987 tzca 62 24 september 1987
- Parties
- Appellant: Paul Joseph Shirima; Respondent: Guido M. Kinabo
- Court
- TZCA
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 24 September 1987
- Procedural Posture
- Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Negligence, Motor Vehicle Accident, Compensation for Damages
- Source Language
- english
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Parties
Paul Joseph Shirima
Appellant
Guido M. Kinabo
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the appellant was entitled to compensation for damages and injuries resulting from a motor vehicle accident
- 2 Whether the appellant or respondent was negligent in causing the accident
Ratio Decidendi
The appellant failed to keep to his side of the road, and the physical evidence and witness testimony supported the respondent's version; negligence was attributed to the appellant, barring him from compensation.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
Orders
- appeal dismissed with costs
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