NA TZHC Dar es Salaam 11

NA TZHC Dar es Salaam 11

There was no evidence of the value of the crops destroyed; therefore, the award of damages cannot stand.

Citation
NA TZHC Dar es Salaam 11
Parties
Appellant: Sikika Lekunyil; Respondent: Stanley William
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Damages, Trespass to Land, Proof of Damages
Source Language
English
Tort Law Damages Trespass to Land Proof of Damages

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Parties

Sikika Lekunyil

Appellant

Stanley William

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the damages awarded for destruction of crops were supported by evidence
  2. 2 Whether the amount awarded was manifestly excessive

Ratio Decidendi

There was no evidence of the value of the crops destroyed; therefore, the award of damages cannot stand.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed

Orders

  • Award of damages set aside