sylivester chacha korosso vs africarries ltd 2020 tzhc 628 31 march 2020

sylivester chacha korosso vs africarries ltd 2020 tzhc 628 31 march 2020

The oral agreement included an implied twelve-month time frame and interest for payment; the respondent was justified in repossessing the vehicle due to the appellant's default; the appellant failed to prove specific damages.

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sylivester chacha korosso vs africarries ltd 2020 tzhc 628 31 march 2020
Parties
Appellant: Sylvester Chacha Korosso; Respondent: Africarries Limited
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
31 March 2020
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
appeal dismissed with costs
Legal Topics
Hire Purchase, Oral Agreements, Repossession, Damages, Interest on Credit Sales
Source Language
english
Contract Law Commercial Law Hire Purchase Oral Agreements Repossession Damages Interest on Credit Sales

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Parties

Sylvester Chacha Korosso

Appellant

Africarries Limited

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether there was a valid oral agreement with a time frame and interest for payment of the purchase price
  2. 2 Whether the repossession of the motor vehicle by the respondent without notice was justifiable
  3. 3 Whether the appellant proved specific damages

Ratio Decidendi

The oral agreement included an implied twelve-month time frame and interest for payment; the respondent was justified in repossessing the vehicle due to the appellant's default; the appellant failed to prove specific damages.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed with costs

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed
  • Costs awarded to the respondent