Yearly Archives: 2021

SUMMARY SUITS

adminOctober 25, 2021Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, Drug Offenses, Personal Injury, Traffic Accidents

Summary suits are a unique sets of legal procedures where courts pass judgement without hearing the defense defendant’s case. Whereas these suits are applicable in the following set of matters: – I. Bills of exchange (including cheques) or promissory notes; II. Suits for the recovery of income tax and suits arising out of mortgages

A DIVE INTO THE LAWS ON POSSESSION OF FIREARMS IN TANZANIA

adminOctober 25, 2021Business Law, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Drug Offenses, Property Divison, Traffic Accidents

The possession of firearms by civilians has been a subject of controversy for many people over the centuries, the main question being, where do you draw the line in the use of firearms?? With a device that can be used to save a life or end a life, what are the limitations that should be

INSIGHT ON EMPLOYMENT PROBATION PERIODS IN TANZANIA

adminOctober 25, 2021Family & Divorce, Family Law, Insurance Law, Personal Injury, Property Divison

A probation period is a trial period of employment at the start of a new role. The period allows both employee and employer to see if they are a ‘good fit’ and gives the employer an opportunity to evaluate an employee’s conduct and job performance, and if necessary remove or reassign the employee.Probation periods usually lasts from 3 to

BILL OF EXCHANGE LAWS IN TANZANIA

adminOctober 25, 2021Business Law, Civil Rights, Community, Construction, Property Divison

A bill of exchange is a written order used primarily in trade that binds one party to pay a fixed sum of money to another party on demand or at a predetermined date. Bills of exchange are similar to checks and promissory notes as they can be drawn by individuals or banks and are generally

CHILD CUSTODY

adminOctober 25, 2021Business Law, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense

Custody is generally formulated and approved during the divorce or separation hearings. However, the law does not prohibit filing custody applications before getting divorced. The law provides for prerequisites and procedures to consider in filing a custody application in both the Law of Marriage Act R.E. 2019 and the Law of a Child act R.E.

CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS IN THE PARTICULARS OF AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

adminOctober 25, 2021Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, Drug Offenses

The Law allows the Employer to make changes in the employment contract entered with the Employee, subject to the condition that the Employer must first consult with the affected Employee on such changes.This legal position is provided under The Employment and Labour Relations Act, [CAP 366 R.E. 2019], provides for this and insists specifically provides

MINERAL RIGHTS IN THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA

adminOctober 25, 2021Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law

Mineral rights in the United Republic of Tanzania are subject to the control of the state of the United Republic of Tanzania. Any entity or individual interested in the mining business is required to obtain permits and licenses from the licensing authority (mining commission) and resident mining officers for prospecting, mining, and trading in minerals.The

ACQUISITION OF TANZANIAN CITIZENSHIP BY DESCENT

adminOctober 25, 2021Personal Injury, Property Divison, Traffic Accidents

Any person born outside the United Republic of Tanzania on or after Union day is deemed to be a citizen of the United Republic by descent if one of his parents is a citizen of the United Republic of Tanzania by birth or naturalization.The law provides that any individual who is born from parents of