19710324 TZHC Mwanza

19710324 TZHC Mwanza

The appellate magistrate erred in reversing the Primary Court's decision because there was clear and adequate evidence that the respondent's cattle caused the damage claimed by the appellant.

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Citation
19710324 TZHC Mwanza
Parties
Appellant: Paulo Itula; Respondent: Muita Mihende
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
24 March 1971
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Damages for Property Destruction, Trespass by Cattle, Appellate Review
Source Language
english
Tort Law Civil Procedure Damages for Property Destruction Trespass by Cattle Appellate Review

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Parties

Paulo Itula

Appellant

Muita Mihende

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

  1. 1 Whether the respondent's cattle caused damage to the appellant's wire fence and poles
  2. 2 Whether the appellate magistrate erred in reversing the Primary Court's decision

Ratio Decidendi

The appellate magistrate erred in reversing the Primary Court's decision because there was clear and adequate evidence that the respondent's cattle caused the damage claimed by the appellant.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • Primary Court judgment restored in full
  • Costs fixed at shs.60/= awarded to appellant