19931126 TZHC Dar es Salaam

19931126 TZHC Dar es Salaam

The court held that the National Construction Council's assessment was valid despite the defendants' absence, as they were properly notified and chose not to attend. The damages awarded should be reduced by the amount already paid by the insurance corporation.

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Citation
19931126 TZHC Dar es Salaam
Parties
Plaintiff: Robert C. Juzerg; Defendant: National Insurance Corporation of Tanzania Ltd
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
26 November 1993
Procedural Posture
Civil / Final Judgment
Outcome
judgment for plaintiff
Legal Topics
Negligence, Property Damage, Assessment of Damages
Source Language
en
Tort Insurance Negligence Property Damage Assessment of Damages

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Parties

Robert C. Juzerg

Plaintiff

National Insurance Corporation of Tanzania Ltd

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Final Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the defendants are liable for damages caused to the plaintiff's house by negligent driving
  2. 2 Proper assessment of damages in absence of defendants during evaluation

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that the National Construction Council's assessment was valid despite the defendants' absence, as they were properly notified and chose not to attend. The damages awarded should be reduced by the amount already paid by the insurance corporation.

Court Disposition

judgment for plaintiff

Orders

  • Plaintiff awarded shs.1,199,500/- less shs.400,000/- already paid by National Insurance Corporation of Tanzania Ltd, resulting in a balance of shs.799,500/- payable to plaintiff