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Tort JUDGMENT EX PARTE David Elia Benson vs

JUDGMENT EX PARTE David Elia Benson vs

Appellant proved ownership of the motorcycle by registration card as required by law. Respondents wrongfully converted the motorcycle, entitling appellant to compensation for value, loss of income, general damages, and interest.

  • Conversion
  • Ownership of movable property
  • Proof of ownership
  • General damages
  • Loss of income
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Land law james abiud nyakisagane vs tanzania electrick supply company tanesco 2022 tzhclandd 120 28 february 2022

james abiud nyakisagane vs tanzania electrick supply company tanesco 2022 tzhclandd 120 28 february 2022

The plaintiff, having consented to the compensation assessment and payment, is estopped from claiming additional compensation for land or the hut. Claims for higher land value, loss of income, and general damages were unproven. However, the plaintiff is entitled to interest for delayed payment as compensation was paid two months after the statutory six-month period.

  • Compulsory acquisition
  • Compensation for land
  • Interest for delayed payment
  • General damages
  • Loss of income
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Civil procedure john mdachi vs yusuph seja 2018 tzhc 2726 27 july 2018

john mdachi vs yusuph seja 2018 tzhc 2726 27 july 2018

The appellant was not negligent in following up with NIC, but failed to strictly prove specific damages and loss of income. The trial court's award of special and general damages was satisfactory. The omission to state reasons for not awarding costs was justified as the appellant failed to prove substantial part of his claims.

  • Motor vehicle accident
  • Specific damages
  • General damages
  • Costs
  • Loss of income
  • Third party insurance
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