silent in hotels ltd vs interstate office service ltd 2008 tzhc 14 19 december 200

The Respondent willfully contravened the court order to maintain the status quo by constructing a wall and shops on the disputed premises. The court found that these actions were not authorized and constituted contempt, warranting imposition of a fine and, in default, imprisonment.

Citation: silent in hotels ltd vs interstate office service ltd 2008 tzhc 14 19 december 200
Parties: Plaintiff: Silent Inn Hotels Ltd; Defendant: Interstate Office Service Ltd
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 1 January 2008
Procedural Posture: Civil / Ruling on Contempt Application
Outcome: Respondent found in contempt of court.
Legal Topics: Contempt of Court, Tenancy Agreement, Status Quo Orders, Renovation Disputes
Source Language: English

Civil Procedure Land Law Contempt of Court Tenancy Agreement Status Quo Orders Renovation Disputes

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Parties

Silent Inn Hotels Ltd

Plaintiff

Interstate Office Service Ltd

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Ruling on Contempt Application

Legal Issues

1 Whether the Respondent willfully disobeyed court orders to maintain status quo on disputed premises
2 Whether construction and renovations constituted contempt of court

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Respondent found in contempt of court.

Orders

Respondent to pay a fine of Tshs.1,000,000 within 14 days.
In default, Managing Director Freddy William Rwegasira to serve three months imprisonment.