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Land law Juma Fungameza and Others vs The Office of Attorney General and Others

Juma Fungameza and Others vs The Office of Attorney General and Others

Applicants failed to establish a prima facie case as they did not provide evidence of ownership of the disputed land. Without proof of ownership, irreparable loss and balance of convenience cannot be established. All conditions for granting Mareva injunction must be met, and applicants failed to satisfy them.

  • Mareva injunction
  • Interim injunctions
  • Statutory notice
  • Prima facie case
  • Ownership of land
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Land law JEROME COSMAS MROSO

JEROME COSMAS MROSO

The applicant failed to demonstrate irreparable loss as the alleged acts (demolition and construction) had already been completed; injunctive relief cannot be granted to prevent acts that have already occurred.

  • Temporary injunction
  • Irreparable harm
  • Prima facie case
  • Balance of convenience
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Civil procedure EXIM BANK TZ SCANNED

EXIM BANK TZ SCANNED

The applicant established a prima facie case due to disputed indebtedness and alleged statutory non-compliance in the auction process. The applicant demonstrated likelihood of irreparable harm through loss of business and reputation, and the balance of convenience favored the applicant as the respondents had alternative legal remedies. Therefore, the conditions for a temporary injunction were met.

  • Temporary injunction
  • Execution of decree
  • Auctioneer licensing
  • Prima facie case
  • Irreparable harm
  • Balance of convenience
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Civil procedure Diocles Rugaimukamu Kyabukwaya RULING

Diocles Rugaimukamu Kyabukwaya RULING

Applicant failed to establish a strong prima facie case, ongoing or imminent threat to property, or irreparable loss not compensable by damages. Respondents' evidence was uncontroverted. Public interest in use of the road outweighs applicant's individual interest. All conditions for mareva injunction were not met.

  • Mareva injunction
  • Interlocutory injunctions
  • Land disputes
  • Government proceedings
  • Prima facie case
  • Irreparable loss
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Criminal law 96

96

The prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case against the accused due to unreliable and insufficient identification evidence, as the only identifying witness was uncorroborated and the lighting conditions were inadequately explained.

  • Attempted murder
  • Visual identification
  • Standard of proof
  • Prima facie case
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Land law Mathayo

Mathayo

The applicant failed to establish a prima facie case as he was not lawfully leased the land, the authority permitting his occupation was revoked, and he failed to meet conditions for alternative tenancy. His inability to pay for the alternative lease does not entitle him to continued occupation. No irreparable loss or balance of convenience in his favour was established. Application dismissed with costs.

  • Mareva injunction
  • Status quo orders
  • Statutory notice to sue government
  • Land tenancy
  • Prima facie case
  • Irreparable loss
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Criminal law THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS VS ELIZABETH LAZARO MOLLEL

THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS VS ELIZABETH LAZARO MOLLEL

The High Court partly allowed a criminal appeal, finding a prima facie case on the first count but not on the illegal practicing count.

  • Attempt to commit offence
  • Illegal practicing
  • Prima facie case
  • Traditional and alternative medicines
  • Criminal-law
  • Prima-facie-case
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Land law angelinabelo john kwingwa vs tanzania building agency and 2 others 2024 tzhclandd 50 28 february 2024

angelinabelo john kwingwa vs tanzania building agency and 2 others 2024 tzhclandd 50 28 february 2024

Applicant established prima facie case, demonstrated likelihood of irreparable loss due to loss of home and associated psychological injury, and balance of convenience favors applicant as she would suffer more if evicted before expiry of notice.

  • Mareva injunction
  • Eviction
  • Prima facie case
  • Irreparable loss
  • Balance of convenience
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Criminal law paskali joseph vs evarist martin 2024 tzhc 25 22 january 2024

paskali joseph vs evarist martin 2024 tzhc 25 22 january 2024

The High Court held that witness evidence was enough to establish a prima facie case for malicious damage to property and remitted the matter for trial.

  • Malicious damage to property
  • Prima facie case
  • Appellate review
  • Prima-facie-case
  • Malicious-damage-to-property
  • Criminal-appeal
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Criminal law Republic v Hilaly Pili

Republic v Hilaly Pili

The prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case due to inconsistencies, lack of credible evidence, failure to call material witnesses, and the inability of circumstantial evidence to exclude other reasonable hypotheses. The accused is acquitted under section 293(1) of the Criminal Procedure Act.

  • Murder
  • Prima facie case
  • Circumstantial evidence
  • Credibility of witnesses
  • Acquittal
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