19940812 TZHC Dodoma

19940812 TZHC Dodoma

The court held that the findings of fact by the lower courts were reasonable and should not be disturbed. The appellant's argument regarding the proper party was rejected as it was not raised at trial.

Citation
19940812 TZHC Dodoma
Parties
Appellant: Rajabu Mohamed; Respondent: Iddi Issa
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
12 August 1994
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Second Appeal
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Animal Liability, Compensation for Injury, Civil Procedure
Source Language
English
Tort Law Animal Liability Compensation for Injury Civil Procedure

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Parties

Rajabu Mohamed

Appellant

Iddi Issa

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Second Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant is liable for compensation for injuries caused by his stray dog
  2. 2 Whether the issue of proper party can be raised for the first time on second appeal

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that the findings of fact by the lower courts were reasonable and should not be disturbed. The appellant's argument regarding the proper party was rejected as it was not raised at trial.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal is dismissed with costs.