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High Court Commercial Division

The Commercial Court was officially inaugurated on 15th September, 1999. The Government of Tanzania endorsed the recommendations in 1997. It is a division of the High Court of Tanzania. The difference with other High Court Registries is that this court specializes in the determination of commercial disputes only.

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January 2010
Lazarus Mirisho Mafie and M/S Shidolya Tours & Safaris vs Odilo Gasper Kilenga Alias Moiso Gasper (Commercial Case 10 of 2008) [2010] TZHCComD 1 (10 January 2010) Reported Court held e‑mails can be "documents" and set five evidentiary hurdles for admissibility of electronic evidence in civil trials. Electronic evidence — admissibility of e‑mails in civil proceedings — meaning of "document" under Evidence Act — authentication of ESI — hearsay, best‑evidence rule, relevance and probative value versus prejudice — judicial development of admissibility standards.	10 January 2010

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Judgment date

January 2010

Lazarus Mirisho Mafie and M/S Shidolya Tours & Safaris vs Odilo Gasper Kilenga Alias Moiso Gasper (Commercial Case 10 of 2008) [2010] TZHCComD 1 (10 January 2010)

Reported

Court held e‑mails can be "documents" and set five evidentiary hurdles for admissibility of electronic evidence in civil trials.

Electronic evidence — admissibility of e‑mails in civil proceedings — meaning of "document" under Evidence Act — authentication of ESI — hearsay, best‑evidence rule, relevance and probative value versus prejudice — judicial development of admissibility standards.

10 January 2010