vodacom tanzania plc vs tech hub limited 2021 tzhccomd 3323 8 september 2021

vodacom tanzania plc vs tech hub limited 2021 tzhccomd 3323 8 september 2021

The court found that the defendant was properly served but failed to file a defence, and the plaintiff's claim was supported by the agreement and invoices, justifying entry of default judgment for the outstanding amount, interest, and costs.

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vodacom tanzania plc vs tech hub limited 2021 tzhccomd 3323 8 september 2021
Parties
Plaintiff: Vodacom Tanzania PLC; Defendant: Tech Hub Limited
Court
TZHCCOMD
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
8 September 2021
Procedural Posture
Commercial Case / Default Judgment
Outcome
default judgment for the plaintiff
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Default Judgment, Bulk SMS Service Agreement, Recovery of Debt
Source Language
english
Contract Law Commercial Law Breach of Contract Default Judgment Bulk SMS Service Agreement Recovery of Debt

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Parties

Vodacom Tanzania PLC

Plaintiff

Tech Hub Limited

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Commercial Case / Default Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the defendant is liable to pay the outstanding amount for services rendered under the Bulk SMS Service Agreement
  2. 2 Whether the plaintiff is entitled to interest and costs

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the defendant was properly served but failed to file a defence, and the plaintiff's claim was supported by the agreement and invoices, justifying entry of default judgment for the outstanding amount, interest, and costs.

Court Disposition

default judgment for the plaintiff

Orders

  • Defendant to pay plaintiff TZS 315,569,120 as outstanding amount for services rendered under the Bulk SMS Service Agreement.
  • Defendant to pay interest on the above amount at the Bank of Tanzania Commercial rate from 1st September, 2019 to the date of judgment.