Tanzania Case Law

Arusha Blooms Limited v Hon. Permanent Secretary Ministry of Finance, Hon. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of State Presidents Office and Planning Investment, Bank of Tanzania, The Commissioner for Lands, The Assistant Registrar of Titles Arusha, Arusha District Council, The Hon. Attorney General, Vintan W. Mbirro (Defunct Received Manager Arusha Bloom Ltd), Daniel B Welwel (Defunct Received Manager Arusha Bloom Ltd) and Kitindi & Company Limited

The High Court at Arusha struck out Arusha Blooms Limited’s land application, holding that a pending appeal over the same property had already removed its jurisdiction.

• Jurisdiction after notice of appeal
• Preliminary objection
• Interim injunction
• Status quo order
• Receivership
• Public auction of land

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JUMA ALMAS KIBIRA 19 OTHERS

Court

TANZLII

The High Court judge recused himself from a mosque-related civil application, finding his familiarity with some parties could create a reasonable suspicion of bias.

• Recusal of judge
• Impartiality
• Interim injunction
• Judicial-recusal
• Judicial-impartiality
• Civil-procedure

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KILEMPU RuLing 2025 Klemp Objection

Court

TANZLII

The preliminary objections on pecuniary jurisdiction and limitation are meritless; the High Court has jurisdiction due to the value of the land and the amended section 13 CPC; the application is not time barred as ownership claims are not subject to the three-year limitation for tortious acts; the applicant established a prima facie case, risk of irreparable harm, and greater hardship, warranting an interim order to maintain status quo pending determination of the main suit.

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• Interim injunction
• Pecuniary jurisdiction
• Limitation of actions
• Trespass
• Ownership of land

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ARUSHA CITY SCHOOL LTD

Court

TANZLII

The applicant satisfied all three conditions for grant of an interim injunction as established in Atilio v. Mbowe; the court found that there is a serious issue to be tried, irreparable harm would result if the property is disposed of, and the balance of convenience favors the applicant. Therefore, the application for interim orders is granted.

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• Interim injunction
• Status quo orders
• Breach of contract
• Loan security
• Irreparable harm

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EDNA ASHERI SCANNED

Court

TANZLII

The High Court struck out an interim injunction application after the main land suit had already been struck out, holding there was no pending suit to support the request.

• Interim injunction
• Eviction
• Jurisdiction
• Locus standi
• Interim-injunction
• Civil-procedure

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Ruling Sabo

Court

TANZLII

The High Court in Mwanza dismissed an interim injunction application over a disputed motor vehicle, finding no prima facie case, irreparable loss, or balance of convenience.

• Interim injunction
• Lease agreement
• Repossession
• Irreparable loss
• Balance of convenience
• Interim-injunction

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METL

Court

TANZLII

The court held that it has jurisdiction to grant interim relief in support of foreign-seated arbitration because the alleged breaches and subject matter are situated in Tanzania, and the arbitration agreement permits recourse to ordinary courts for interim measures. The applicant satisfied the requirements for an interim injunction: there is a serious question to be tried, irreparable harm is likely if the injunction is not granted, and the balance of convenience favors the applicant. The absence of a counter affidavit from the respondent further supported granting the ex parte order.

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• Interim injunction
• Jurisdiction of courts
• Arbitration agreements
• Exclusive distributorship
• Breach of contract

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PETER NYAMHANGA v

Court

TANZLII

Application granted as respondents did not contest and court has jurisdiction to issue interim orders to preserve status quo pending expiry of statutory notice.

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• Interim injunction
• Statutory notice
• Land occupation
• Demolition orders

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ADACI HOLDINGS LTD SCANNED

Court

TANZLII

The High Court granted a Mareva interim injunction, preserving status quo over leased land pending arbitration after finding a prima facie case, irreparable loss, and balance of convenience.

• Mareva injunction
• Interim injunction
• Lease agreement
• Irreparable loss
• Balance of convenience
• Mareva-injunction

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CHARLES KAHATANO LWEMPISI VS NBC RULING OF INTERIM INJECTION

Court

TANZLII

The High Court granted an interim injunction restraining eviction from disputed land and ordered the status quo maintained pending determination of the main suit.

• Interim injunction
• Eviction
• Sale of property
• Interim-injunction
• Land-dispute
• Property-sale

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