samson m mussa vs e 228 pc elias others 2015 tzhc 2302 12 february 2015

samson m mussa vs e 228 pc elias others 2015 tzhc 2302 12 february 2015

The 1st Defendant, a police officer, assaulted the Plaintiff while performing his official duties, causing serious injury. The 2nd Defendant, as employer, is vicariously liable for the tort committed in the course of employment. The Plaintiff is entitled to general damages for pain, suffering, and permanent disability.

Citation
samson m mussa vs e 228 pc elias others 2015 tzhc 2302 12 february 2015
Parties
Plaintiff: Samson M Mussa; 1st Defendant: E. 228 PC Elias; 2nd Defendant: The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Public Safety and Security; 3rd Defendant: The Attorney General
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
12 February 2015
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment After Full Trial
Outcome
Judgment for the Plaintiff
Legal Topics
Assault, Vicarious Liability, Damages, Personal Injury
Source Language
English
Tort Law Employment Law Government Liability Assault Vicarious Liability Damages Personal Injury

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Parties

Samson M Mussa

Plaintiff

E. 228 PC Elias

1st Defendant

The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Public Safety and Security

2nd Defendant

The Attorney General

3rd Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment After Full Trial

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Plaintiff was injured by the 1st Defendant
  2. 2 Whether the actions of the 1st Defendant were in the course of his duties
  3. 3 Whether the 2nd Defendant is vicariously liable to the Plaintiff

Ratio Decidendi

The 1st Defendant, a police officer, assaulted the Plaintiff while performing his official duties, causing serious injury. The 2nd Defendant, as employer, is vicariously liable for the tort committed in the course of employment. The Plaintiff is entitled to general damages for pain, suffering, and permanent disability.

Court Disposition

Judgment for the Plaintiff

Orders

  • Defendants to pay Tshs 60,000,000 as general damages jointly and severally
  • Interest at 7% per annum from date of judgment until full payment