19821109 TZHC Tanga

The appellant failed to provide sufficient evidence to prove that the contract price was Shs. 340/= instead of Shs. 170/=, and inconsistencies in his testimony undermined his claim.

Citation: 19821109 TZHC Tanga
Parties: Appellant: Samilinved; Respondent: Mnanaydi Zthi
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 9 November 1982
Procedural Posture: Civil Appeal / Judgment
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Oral Contracts, Sale of Goods, Burden of Proof
Source Language: English

Contract Law Civil Procedure Oral Contracts Sale of Goods Burden of Proof

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Parties

Samilinved

Appellant

Mnanaydi Zthi

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent owed the appellant Shs. 340/= for the bed and mattress or only Shs. 170/=
2 Whether there was sufficient evidence to support the appellant's claim for the higher amount

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant failed to provide sufficient evidence to prove that the contract price was Shs. 340/= instead of Shs. 170/=, and inconsistencies in his testimony undermined his claim.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

Appeal dismissed in its entirety