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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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August 2010
Dar-es-salaam Maritine Institute vs Quality Motors Ltd (Commercial Case No. 64 of 2007) [2010] TZHCComD 18 (20 August 2010)
An unsubstantiated claim of counsel’s illness does not establish sufficient cause to set aside a dismissal for non‑appearance.
Civil procedure – setting aside dismissal under Rule 9(1) CPC – sufficient cause for non‑appearance – illness of counsel – requirement for objective medical evidence – non‑prosecution/laxity by plaintiff.
 20 August 2010
Masumin Printways & Stationers Ltd vs The Savings and Credit Union League of (T) (1992) Ltd (Commercial Case No. 25 of 2010) [2010] TZHCComD 29 (19 August 2010)
Plaintiff proved outstanding contractual debt; awarded principal, 12% monthly contractual interest, 7% post-judgment interest, and costs.
Contract debt – ex parte proof – invoices, delivery notes and statement of account – contractual term for 12% per month on overdue accounts – award of 12% monthly pre-judgment interest and 7% per annum post-judgment interest – general damages not awarded for unproven loss – punitive damages refused where default due to financial difficulty – costs follow the event.
 19 August 2010