19940705 TZHC Dar es Salaam

19940705 TZHC Dar es Salaam

The court found the words complained of to be defamatory and falling within the class of slander actionable without proof of pecuniary loss, specifically as disparaging the plaintiffs in their public offices. Judgment was entered for the plaintiffs.

Citation
19940705 TZHC Dar es Salaam
Parties
Plaintiff: Protus Nyoni; Plaintiff: Joseph Maserere; Defendant: T.J. Kibjoo; Defendant: Godfrey Mongi
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
5 July 1994
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment After Ex Parte Hearing
Outcome
Judgment for the plaintiffs
Legal Topics
Slander, Defamation, Damages, Injunction
Source Language
English
Tort Law Slander Defamation Damages Injunction

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Parties

Protus Nyoni

Plaintiff

Joseph Maserere

Plaintiff

T.J. Kibjoo

Defendant

Godfrey Mongi

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment After Ex Parte Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the statements made by the defendants constituted actionable slander against the plaintiffs
  2. 2 Whether the plaintiffs are entitled to damages and injunctive relief

Ratio Decidendi

The court found the words complained of to be defamatory and falling within the class of slander actionable without proof of pecuniary loss, specifically as disparaging the plaintiffs in their public offices. Judgment was entered for the plaintiffs.

Court Disposition

Judgment for the plaintiffs

Orders

  • Damages of TShs. 2,000,000 awarded to the plaintiffs
  • Interest on damages at 7% from the date of judgment until payment in full