19761023 TZHC Mwanza

It is reasonable to infer that the appellant's cattle caused the damage when they were found in the vicinity and no other cattle were nearby, even if not caught in the act.

Citation: 19761023 TZHC Mwanza
Parties: Appellant: Petro Bamebelya; Respondent: Mari Clemence
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 23 October 1976
Procedural Posture: Civil Appeal / Final Judgment
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Trespass to Land, Damages for Crop Destruction, Appeals From Primary Court
Source Language: English

Tort Law Civil Procedure Trespass to Land Damages for Crop Destruction Appeals From Primary Court

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Parties

Petro Bamebelya

Appellant

Mari Clemence

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the appellant's cattle trespassed and caused damage to the respondent's crops
2 Whether the evidence supported the respondent's claim for damages

Ratio Decidendi

It is reasonable to infer that the appellant's cattle caused the damage when they were found in the vicinity and no other cattle were nearby, even if not caught in the act.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

Appellant to pay costs