sykes travel agent ltd vs the inspector general of police igp another 2023 tzhc 23551 27 october 2023

sykes travel agent ltd vs the inspector general of police igp another 2023 tzhc 23551 27 october 2023

The plaintiff proved, on a balance of probabilities, that the 1st defendant breached the contract by failing to pay for air tickets supplied on credit. The plaintiff established entitlement to Tshs 299,772,160 and USD 1,834, as evidenced by the invoices produced. The defendants failed to provide proof of payment for the claimed outstanding amounts.

Citation
sykes travel agent ltd vs the inspector general of police igp another 2023 tzhc 23551 27 october 2023
Parties
Plaintiff: Sykes Travel Agents Ltd; 1st Defendant: The Inspector General of Police (IGP); 2nd Defendant: The Attorney General
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
27 October 2023
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
Partly in favour of the plaintiff
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Debt Recovery, Government Proceedings
Source Language
English
Contract Law Civil Procedure Breach of Contract Debt Recovery Government Proceedings

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Parties

Sykes Travel Agents Ltd

Plaintiff

The Inspector General of Police (IGP)

1st Defendant

The Attorney General

2nd Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the 1st defendant breached the contract for supply of air tickets on credit between her and the plaintiff
  2. 2 Whether the 1st defendant is indebted to the plaintiff a sum of Tshs. 502,696,700/= being a value of air tickets issued on credit
  3. 3 To what relief(s) are the parties entitled

Ratio Decidendi

The plaintiff proved, on a balance of probabilities, that the 1st defendant breached the contract by failing to pay for air tickets supplied on credit. The plaintiff established entitlement to Tshs 299,772,160 and USD 1,834, as evidenced by the invoices produced. The defendants failed to provide proof of payment for the claimed outstanding amounts.

Court Disposition

Partly in favour of the plaintiff

Orders

  • The 1st defendant shall pay the plaintiff Tshs 299,772,160 and USD 1,834 as the total outstanding amount of unpaid debt.
  • The plaintiff shall have her costs for this suit.