Court of Appeal of Tanzania

This is the highest level in the justice delivery system in Tanzania. The Court of Appeal draws its mandate from Article 117(1) of the Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania. The Court hears appeals  on both point of law and facts for cases originating from the High Court of Tanzania and Magistrates with extended jurisdiction in exercise of their original jurisdiction or appellate and revisional jurisdiction over matters originating in the District Land and Housing Tribunals, District Courts and Courts of Resident Magistrate. The Court also hears similar appeals  from quasi judicial bodies of status equivalent to that of the High Court. It  further hears appeals  on point of law against the decision of the High Court in  matters originating from Primary Courts. The Court of Appeal also exercises jurisdiction on appeals originating from the High Court of Zanzibar except for constitutional issues arising from the interpretation of the Constitution of Zanzibar and matters arising from the Kadhi Court.

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26 Kivukoni Road Building P.O. Box 9004, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
6 judgments

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Judgment date
March 2025
The Court upheld the lawful eviction of the appellant from premises for breach of lease agreement.
Civil procedure – lease agreement – breach of contract – lawful eviction – conflict of interest in legal representation
13 March 2025
Failure to serve memorandum and record of appeal renders the appeal incompetent and liable to be struck out.
Civil procedure - Appeal - Service of memorandum and record of appeal - Consequences of non-compliance with rule 97(1) of Tanzania Court of Appeal Rules, 2009.
13 March 2025
The court upheld contract rescission due to lack of valid residence permit, stating legal compliance was required.
Labour law – Employment contract rescission – Requirement for valid residence and work permits for non-citizens – Employer’s and employee’s responsibilities regarding residence permits.
4 March 2025
Termination of employment was deemed unfair, lacking procedural compliance, warranting compensation over reinstatement.
Employment Law – Unfair termination – Investigation requirement prior to disciplinary hearings – Procedural fairness in employment terminations.
4 March 2025
The court upheld breach of contract due to non-disclosure of encumbrances and withheld title deed by the appellants.
Contract law – Sale agreement – Breach of contract – Non-disclosure of encumbrances – Personal liability of company directors – Interest rates on delayed performance.
4 March 2025
Ex-parte judgment quashed for lack of formal notice to the appellant, necessitating a rehearing.
Civil procedure – Ex-parte hearing – Requirement of formal notice for ex-parte proceedings and judgment – Right to be heard.
4 March 2025