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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June 2017
Defendants' non-appearance warranted marking their defence closed; one sick witness's statement retained; no new claims permitted in amendments.
Commercial procedure — defendants' non-appearance — failure to prosecute defence — Order XVII Rule 2 CPC; retention of absent witness statement for medical reasons — Rule 56(1)-(2) High Court (Commercial Division) Rules GN.250/2012; limits on amendment of pleadings — Rule 24(1) GN.250/2012; no new cause of action by amendment.
23 June 2017
High Court quashed subordinate court judgment and decree for failing to specify dates for interest, ordering retrial.
Civil procedure – Revision under section 79 CPC – material irregularity apparent on face of record; Interest – requirement that judgment specify dates from which interest runs; Decree must conform to judgment; Executing court cannot correct defects originating in substantive judgment.
14 June 2017