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The High Court dismissed an appeal over a secured loan dispute, holding it was a contract claim, not a land matter, and that the respondent had standing.
Applicants were under probation and not entitled to unfair termination protections, but respondent failed to follow procedural requirements for termination of probationary employees, warranting compensation for remaining probation period.
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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.
The High Court dismissed an insured’s claim for TZS 164,326,800 after finding the loss was discovered during inventory, falling within the policy exclusion.
Filing a counter affidavit and preliminary objection in interlocutory applications does not amount to taking steps in the main proceedings so as to waive the right to arbitration; the High Court was correct to stay proceedings and refer the matter to arbitration as per the parties' agreement.
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Applicants were employed under fixed-term contracts which expired by effluxion of time; respondent followed legal procedures for non-renewal, provided required notice and terminal benefits; termination was lawful and applicants' claims lack merit.
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The Court of Appeal of Tanzania held that a bill of lading forum-selection clause bound the parties and barred Tanzanian courts from hearing the dispute.
The appellant breached the contract by ceasing to order supplies and terminating the agreement without the required notice, while the respondent had supplied the necessary equipment and performed its obligations. The set-off was not properly pleaded and thus not allowed. The award of damages to the respondent was justified.
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The Court of Appeal held that the employment contract did not guarantee salary or benefits until retirement age after early termination, allowing only the pension contribution claim.
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