20010809 TZCA Dar es Salaam2

20010809 TZCA Dar es Salaam2

The High Court was correct in ordering a deposit of US$ 50,000 as security for the release of the consignment, as both principal and agent are jointly and severally liable for port dues, and the amount was reasonable in light of the respondent's counterclaim. The refusal to accept the bank guarantee was justified as...

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Citation
20010809 TZCA Dar es Salaam2
Parties
Appellant: Tony General Enterprises Ltd; Appellant: Makame General Enterprises; Respondent: Tanzania Harbours Authority
Court
TZCA
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
9 August 2001
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Agent and Principal Liability, Security for Costs, Port Dues, Interlocutory Orders
Source Language
english
Commercial Law Contract Law Agent and Principal Liability Security for Costs Port Dues Interlocutory Orders

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Parties

Tony General Enterprises Ltd

Appellant

Makame General Enterprises

Appellant

Tanzania Harbours Authority

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the High Court erred in ordering a deposit of US$ 50,000 as security for release of goods pending suit determination
  2. 2 Whether both the agent and principal are jointly and severally liable for port dues
  3. 3 Whether the refusal to accept a bank guarantee as security was justified

Ratio Decidendi

The High Court was correct in ordering a deposit of US$ 50,000 as security for the release of the consignment, as both principal and agent are jointly and severally liable for port dues, and the amount was reasonable in light of the respondent's counterclaim. The refusal to accept the bank guarantee was justified as it was about to expire and would not serve as adequate security. Considerations of inability to pay or time at port are matters for the main suit, not the interlocutory application.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed with costs.