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Plaintiff failed to prove on a balance of probabilities that he was injured during the eviction or that the injury was caused by the Defendants; medical and testimonial evidence was inconsistent and did not support the claims; special damages were not strictly proved.
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The High Court recorded a consent judgment adopting a deed of settlement, ending a motor accident claim for Tshs 6,000,000 and each party bearing its own costs.
High Court partly allowed an insurance-related road traffic appeal, increasing general damages and setting aside compensation for permanent disfigurement.
The plaintiff cannot benefit from automatic exclusion of time under the Law of Limitation Act because the previous proceedings were criminal, not civil, did not involve the same parties or reliefs, and the plaintiff failed to comply with the statutory requirements for exclusion of time. The suit is therefore time-barred and must be dismissed.
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The respondent, as employer, owed a duty of care to the appellant and breached it by providing a truck with known mechanical defects, leading to the appellant's injury. However, the appellant contributed to the accident by continuing to drive the defective vehicle, warranting a reduction in damages awarded.
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The High Court dismissed a civil appeal over alleged radiation injuries from a communication tower, holding the appellant had not proved causation or injury.
The High Court dismissed an ex parte personal injury claim after finding the plaintiff had not proved negligence, mechanical defect, or causation.
The High Court dismissed a driver’s negligence claim against his employer after finding no proof that mechanical defects or poor maintenance caused the road accident.
The High Court of Tanzania found medical negligence after mistaken surgery on the wrong patient and awarded damages for lost income, domestic help, and pain and suffering.
The High Court allowed a bus company’s appeal, finding the respondent had not proved his claim and that the damages awards were unsupported by strict proof.
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