19921218 TZHC Tanga

The appellant failed to prove the claim of adultery on a balance of probabilities; there was no direct or credible circumstantial evidence. The appeal was also time-barred.

Citation: 19921218 TZHC Tanga
Parties: Appellant: RAIKA LULILO; Respondent: RAMADHANI TAMISI
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 18 December 1992
Procedural Posture: Civil Appeal / Final Judgment
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Adultery, Compensation, Circumstantial Evidence, Timeliness of Appeal
Source Language: English

Family Law Tort Law Adultery Compensation Circumstantial Evidence Timeliness of Appeal

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Parties

RAIKA LULILO

Appellant

RAMADHANI TAMISI

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent committed adultery with the appellant's wife
2 Whether the appellant proved his claim on a balance of probabilities
3 Whether the appeal was time-barred

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant failed to prove the claim of adultery on a balance of probabilities; there was no direct or credible circumstantial evidence. The appeal was also time-barred.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

Appeal dismissed with costs