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THE TORT OF DEFAMATION AND HOW IT IS PROVED IN COURT.

The tort of defamation essentially lies in the publication of a statement which tends to lower a person, in the estimation of right-thinking members of the society generally, hence, to amount to defamation there must be publication to a third party concerning a matter containing untrue allegations against the reputation of another. Having elaborated the

TOP FIVE (5) DOCUMENTS EVERY BUSINESS SHOULD HAVE IN TANZANIA.

The United Republic of Tanzania is a unitary state. It is a union between Tanganyika and Zanzibar, formed on 26th April 1964, and located in eastern Africa. Tanzania is one of the most widely attractive places to invest, due to favorable government policy, Availability of natural resources, and development of banking, financial, tourism, and agricultural

AN OBLIGATION OF A PARTY TO A CASE TO FOLLOW UP ON THEIR CASE.

The Court of Appeal in different cases including the case of Lim Han Yun and Another v. Lucy Theseas Kristensen, Civil Appeal No. 219 of 2019 (unreported) developed a principle regarding the obligation of a party to a case to follow up on their case even though they have engaged an advocate to handle the

Copyrights by Photographers in Tanzania

Copyright is the legal right to print, prepare, create, publish, perform, film, or record a literary, artistic, or musical work. In Tanzania, the copyrights of the photographer are protected by The Copyrights and Neighboring Act of 1999. Section 5(2)(h) provides that Authors of original Works in which literary and artistic works shall lie copyright may

SUMMARY SUITS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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