ramadhani hakika vs chacha msabi mariba 2023 tzhc 23748 20 november 2023
Appellant failed to strictly prove special damages and extent of injuries due to lack of expert evidence, but it was undisputed he sustained injuries from respondent's negligence. Court awarded general damages for pain and suffering.
- Citation
- ramadhani hakika vs chacha msabi mariba 2023 tzhc 23748 20 november 2023
- Parties
- Appellant: Ramadhani Hakika; 1st Respondent: Chacha Msabi Mariba; 2nd Respondent: Britam Insurance Limited
- Court
- TZHC
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 20 November 2023
- Procedural Posture
- Civil Appeal / Judgment
- Outcome
- appeal partly allowed
- Legal Topics
- Negligence, Compensation for Personal Injury, Burden of Proof, Special Damages, General Damages, Expert Evidence
- Source Language
- English
Case Brief
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Parties
Ramadhani Hakika
Appellant
Chacha Msabi Mariba
1st Respondent
Britam Insurance Limited
2nd Respondent
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the trial court erred in failing to consider the appellant's evidence
- 2 Whether the trial court erred by disrespecting binding precedent and relying excessively on expert evidence
- 3 Whether the appellant proved entitlement to special and general damages
Ratio Decidendi
Appellant failed to strictly prove special damages and extent of injuries due to lack of expert evidence, but it was undisputed he sustained injuries from respondent's negligence. Court awarded general damages for pain and suffering.
Court Disposition
appeal partly allowed
Orders
- Appellant awarded Tsh. 2,000,000 as general damages for injuries sustained
- Right to appeal explained
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