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Insurance GSM ANOTHER VS ZANZIBAR INSURANCE CORPORATION CIVIL CASE NO

GSM ANOTHER VS ZANZIBAR INSURANCE CORPORATION CIVIL CASE NO

The deed of settlement reached by the parties through mediation is lawful and satisfies the requirements of Order XXIII rule 3 of the Civil Procedure Code; it is therefore recorded and adopted as the consent judgment, marking the matter as settled.

  • Settlement
  • Indemnity
  • Specific performance
  • Damages
  • Mediation
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Insurance RATCO Civil Case No

RATCO Civil Case No

The court adopted the deed of settlement reached through mediation, marking the claims wholly settled and ordering payment as agreed.

  • Settlement
  • Indemnity
  • Breach of contract
  • Damages
  • Mediation
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Tort ramadhani hakika vs chacha msabi mariba 2023 tzhc 23748 20 november 2023

ramadhani hakika vs chacha msabi mariba 2023 tzhc 23748 20 november 2023

Appellant failed to strictly prove special damages and extent of injuries due to lack of expert evidence, but it was undisputed he sustained injuries from respondent's negligence. Court awarded general damages for pain and suffering.

  • Negligence
  • Compensation for personal injury
  • Burden of proof
  • Special damages
  • General damages
  • Expert evidence
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Tort sophia iddi hassanali vs adeola phabian iraqua and two others 2023 tzhc 16897 25 april 2023

sophia iddi hassanali vs adeola phabian iraqua and two others 2023 tzhc 16897 25 april 2023

The plaintiff, as administratrix of the deceased's estate, has a cause of action against the insurer (3rd defendant) under third party insurance law, and the plaint complies with mandatory requirements regarding statement of value. All preliminary objections are pure points of law and lack merit.

  • Third party insurance
  • Privity of contract
  • Joinder of parties
  • Pecuniary jurisdiction
  • Preliminary objections
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Tort uap insurance tanzania limited vs wankyo benjamin minor and of sound mind by next friend benjamin hamis 2 others 2022 tzhc 15286 24 november 2022

uap insurance tanzania limited vs wankyo benjamin minor and of sound mind by next friend benjamin hamis 2 others 2022 tzhc 15286 24 november 2022

High Court partly allowed an insurance-related road traffic appeal, increasing general damages and setting aside compensation for permanent disfigurement.

  • Personal injury
  • Damages
  • Burden of proof
  • Compensation
  • Appeal
  • Personal-injury
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Insurance ms yukos enterprisesea ltd another vs ms maxinsure t ltd another 2022 tzhccomd 93 8 april 2022

ms yukos enterprisesea ltd another vs ms maxinsure t ltd another 2022 tzhccomd 93 8 april 2022

The insurance policies covered fire and allied perils, not burglary; defendants failed to prove arson or breach of warranty; plaintiffs proved existence of valid insurance, occurrence of fire, and total loss; insurance broker negligently failed to assist claim processing; both defendants are jointly and severally liable for indemnification and damages.

  • Indemnification
  • Insurance broker liability
  • Professional negligence
  • Fire and allied perils
  • Burden of proof
  • Policy interpretation
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Tort CIVIL APPEAL NO 11 OF 2022 MODERN LIMITED

CIVIL APPEAL NO 11 OF 2022 MODERN LIMITED

Special damages were not strictly proved as no payment evidence was tendered; loss of income contract was not proved by receipt or payment; insurer was liable as notification issue was not pleaded; general damages were erroneously assessed based on extraneous matters; vicarious liability arose by implication from pleadings and evidence.

  • Motor vehicle accident
  • Negligence
  • Vicarious liability
  • Specific damages
  • General damages
  • Stamp duty
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Tort 20210817 TZHC Dar es Salaam

20210817 TZHC Dar es Salaam

The 1st defendant negligently caused the accident resulting in the death of Mark Thomas Hammond. The plaintiff proved funeral expenses and incidental costs, but failed to prove loss of prospective income due to contradictions in evidence. The 2nd defendant, as vehicle owner, and the 3rd defendant, as insurer, are jointly liable for damages. Specific and general damages awarded as per proven claims, with interest and costs.

  • Negligence
  • Fatal accidents
  • Third-party insurance liability
  • Damages assessment
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