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The court dismissed Ecobank’s claim for unpaid loan balances, finding the bank failed to prove an alleged mistaken USD 1 million credit and clearance letter were erroneous.
Respondents proved on a balance of probabilities that they repaid the loan in full, including proceeds from the sale of mortgaged vehicles, exceeding the required amount. The appellants' attempt to sell the property despite full repayment amounted to predatory lending. The trial tribunal's decision in favour of the respondents was justified and is upheld.
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The High Court Commercial Division dismissed an application to set aside an ex parte judgment, finding no exceptional circumstances, no proven defence, and prior awareness of the suit.
The Court of Appeal held the appellant proved payment of TZS 193,943,000, not TZS 300,000,000, and awarded simple interest at 15% per annum from 29 December 2014.
After repaying a secured loan, the plaintiff sought return of his title deed. The court found the bank’s delay was linked to a lost deed, awarded general damages, and ordered release of a duplicate title.
The High Court of Tanzania entered a consent judgment for the plaintiff, ordering the 1st defendant to pay TZS 1 billion in two instalments under a settlement.
The High Court Commercial Division recorded a Deed of Settlement as a consent judgment, marking the bank’s suit against the defendants as compromised.
The High Court adopted a mediated consent settlement in a land case, granting the plaintiff time to repay an outstanding loan in scheduled installments.
Appellant failed to prove existence of a valid contract and failed to substantiate claim for repayment of TZS. 70,000,000.00 on balance of probabilities; evidence did not support the pleaded case.
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The High Court granted leave to the applicants to appear and defend a summary suit over an alleged loan debt, finding they disclosed sufficient facts and evidence of repayment.
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