The Civil Procedure Code

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THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
CHAPTER 33
THE CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE
[PRINCIPAL LEGISLATION]
REVISED EDITION OF 2019
This Edition of the Civil Procedure Code, Chapter 33, has been revised up
to and including 30 th November, 2019 and is printed under the authority
of section 4 of the Laws Revision Act, Chapter 4.
Dodoma, ADELARDUS L. KILANGI
30th November, 2019 Attorney General
PRINTED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTER, DAR ES SALAAM - TANZANIA

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CHAPTER 33
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THE CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE
[PRINCIPAL LEGISLATION]
ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS
Section Title
PART IA
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
1. Short title.
2. Application.
3. Interpretation.
3A. Overriding objective of Act.
3B. Duty to uphold objective.
4. Subordination of courts.
5. Saving of procedure prescribed in other laws.
6. Pecuniary jurisdiction.
PART I
JURISDICTION OF COURTS AND RES JUDICATA
7. Jurisdiction of courts.
8. Stay of suit.
9. Res judicata.
10. Bar to further suit.
11. When foreign judgment not conclusive.
12. Presumption as to foreign judgment.

f courts.
8. Stay of suit.
9. Res judicata.
10. Bar to further suit.
11. When foreign judgment not conclusive.
12. Presumption as to foreign judgment.

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Place of Suing
13. Court in which suits may be instituted.
14. Suits to be instituted where subject matter situate.
15. Suits for immovable property situate within jurisdiction of
different courts.
16. Place of institution of suit where local limits of jurisdiction
of courts are uncertain.
17. Suits of compensation for wrongs to person or movables.
18. Other suits to be instituted where defendant resides or
cause of action arises.
19. Objections to jurisdiction.
20. Power to transfer suits which may be instituted in more
than one court.
21. General power of transfer and withdrawal.
Institution of Suits
22. Institution of suits.
Summons and Discovery
23. Summons to defendant.
24. Service of summons where defendant resides outside
jurisdiction of court.
25. Power to order discovery and the like.
26. Summons to witness.
27. Penalty for default.
28. Delivery of Decision.
Interest
29. Interest on judgment debts.
Costs
30. Costs.

ery and the like.
26. Summons to witness.
27. Penalty for default.
28. Delivery of Decision.
Interest
29. Interest on judgment debts.
Costs
30. Costs.

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PART II
EXECUTION
General
31. Application to orders.
32. Definition of "court which passed a decree".
Courts by which Decrees may be Executed
33. Courts by which decrees may be executed.
34. Transfer of decree.
35. Result of execution proceedings to be certified.
36. Powers of court in executing transferred decree.
37. Precepts.
Questions to be Determined by Court Executing Decree
38. Question to be determined by court executing decree.
Limit of Time for Execution
39. Execution barred in certain cases.
Transferees and Legal Representatives
40. Transferee.
41. Legal representative.
Procedure in Execution
42. Powers of court to enforce execution.
43. Enforcement of decree against legal representative.
Arrest and Detention
44. Arrest and detention.
45. Subsistence allowance.
46. Detention and release.
47. Release on grounds of illness.

epresentative.
Arrest and Detention
44. Arrest and detention.
45. Subsistence allowance.
46. Detention and release.
47. Release on grounds of illness.

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Attachment
48. Property liable to attachment and sale in execution of
decree.
49. Seizure of property in dwelling house.
50. Property attached in execution of decrees of several courts.
51. Private alienation of property after attachment to be void.
Sale
52. Purchaser's title.
53. Suit against purchaser not maintainable on ground of
purchase being on behalf of plaintiff.
Distribution of Assets
54. Proceeds of execution sale to be rateably distributed among
decree- holders.
Resistance to Execution
55. Resistance to execution.
PART III
INCIDENTAL PROCEEDINGS
Commissions
56. Power of court to issue commissions.
57. Commission to another court.
58. Letter of request.
59. Commissions issued by foreign courts.

Commissions
56. Power of court to issue commissions.
57. Commission to another court.
58. Letter of request.
59. Commissions issued by foreign courts.

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PART IV
SUITS IN PARTICULAR CASES
Suits against Public Officers
60. Exemption from arrest and personal appearance of public
officers.
Suits by Aliens and Foreign States
61. When aliens may sue.
62. When foreign State may sue.
Interpleader
63. Where interpleader suit may be instituted.
PART V
SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS
Arbitration
64. Arbitration
Special Case
65. Power to state case for opinion of court.
Suits relating to Public Matters
66. Public nuisance.
67. Public charities.

64. Arbitration
Special Case
65. Power to state case for opinion of court.
Suits relating to Public Matters
66. Public nuisance.
67. Public charities.

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PART VI
SUPPLEMENTAL PROCEEDINGS
68. Supplemental proceedings.
69. Compensation for obtaining arrest, attachment or injunction
on insufficient grounds.
PART VII
APPEALS
Appeals from Decrees
70. Appeal from original decree.
71. Appeal from final decree where no appeal from preliminary
decree.
72. Decision where appeal heard by two or more judges.
73. No decree to be reversed or modified for error or
irregularity not affecting merits or jurisdiction.
Appeals from Orders
74. Orders from which appeals lie.
75. Other orders.
General Provisions relating to Appeals
76. Powers of the High Court on appeal.
PART VIII
REFERENCE, REVIEW AND REVISION
77. Reference to High Court.
78. Review.
79. Revision.

ing to Appeals
76. Powers of the High Court on appeal.
PART VIII
REFERENCE, REVIEW AND REVISION
77. Reference to High Court.
78. Review.
79. Revision.

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PART IX
RULES
80. Application of rules in First and Second Schedules.
81. Powers of Chief Justice to make rules.
82. Matters for which rules may provide.
PART X
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
83. Courts to respect privacy of women enjoined by religion or
custom.
84. Arrest other than in execution of decree.
85. Exemption from arrest under civil process.
86. Procedure where person to be arrested or property to be
attached is outside jurisdiction.
87. Assessors in causes of salvage, etc.
88. Orders and notices to be in writing.
89. Application for restitution.
90. Enforcement of liability of surety.
91. Proceedings by or against representatives.
92. Consent or agreement by persons under disability.
93. Enlargement of time.
94. Transfer of business.
95. Saving of inherent powers of court.
96. Amendments of judgments, decrees or orders.
97. General power to amend.
PART XI
REPEAL AND TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS
98.-100. Omitted.
101. Forms.

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96. Amendments of judgments, decrees or orders.
97. General power to amend.
PART XI
REPEAL AND TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS
98.-100. Omitted.
101. Forms.

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FIRST SCHEDULE
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THE CIVIL PROCEDURE RULES
1A. Citation.
ORDER I: PARTIES TO SUITS
(a) Joinder of Parties
1. Who may be joined as plaintiffs.
2. Power of court to order separate trials.
3. Who may be joined as defendants.
4. Court may give judgment for or against one or more of
joint parties.
5. Defendant need not be interested.
6. Joinder of parties liable on same contract.
7. When plaintiff in doubt, from whom redress is to be sought.
8. One person may sue or defend on behalf of all in same
interest.
9. Misjoinder and non-joinder of parties.
10. Suit in name of wrong plaintiff.
11. Conduct of suit.
12. Appearance of one of several plaintiffs or defendants for
others.
13. Objections as to non-joinder or misjoinder.
(b) Third Party Procedure
14. Leave to file third party notice.
15. Contents of notice.
16. Service of notice on third party and other parties to the suit.
17. Defence by third party.
18. Directions.
19. Judgment against third party in default.
20. Costs.

tice on third party and other parties to the suit.
17. Defence by third party.
18. Directions.
19. Judgment against third party in default.
20. Costs.

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21. Provisions of the Code and Law of Limitation to apply to
third party proceedings.
22. A third party may present a third party notice.
23. Co-defendant as a third party.
ORDER II FRAME OF SUIT
1. Frame of suit.
2. Suit to include the whole claim, relinquishment of part of
claim, and omission to sue for one of several reliefs.
2A. [Omitted.]
3. Joinder of causes of action.
4. Only certain claims to be joined for recovery of immovable
property.
5. Claims by or against executor, administrator or heir.
6. Power of court to order separate trials.
7. Objections as to misjoinder of causes of action.
ORDER III: RECOGNISED AGENTS AND ADVOCATES
1. Appearances, etc., may be in person, by recognised agent
or by advocate.
2. Recognised agents.
2A. Certification by Council for Legal Education.
3. Service of process on recognised agent.
4. Advocate to produce written authority when required.
5. Service of process on advocate.
6. Agent to accept service and appointment to be in writing
and to be filed in court.
ORDER IV: INSTITUTION OF SUITS
1. Suit to be commenced by plaint.
2. Register of suits.
3. Assignment of instituted suit.

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and to be filed in court.
ORDER IV: INSTITUTION OF SUITS
1. Suit to be commenced by plaint.
2. Register of suits.
3. Assignment of instituted suit.

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ORDER V: ISSUE AND SERVICE OF SUMMONS
(a) Issue of Summons
1. Summons to file a written statement of defence. 2. Summons to be signed and sealed. 3. Copy of plaint. 4. Fixing of a date for orders. (b) Service of Summons
5. Delivery or transmission of summons for service. 6. Mode of service. 7. Service on several defendants. 8. Service to be on defendant in person when practicable or on
his agent. 9. Service on agent by whom defendant carries on business. 10. Service on agent in charge in suits for immovable property. 11. Where service may be made on any adult member of
defendant's family. 12. Person served to sign acknowledgement. 13. Procedure when defendant cannot be found. 14. Endorsement of time and manner of service. 15. Examination of serving officer. 16. Substituted service. 17. Service by post. 18. Service of summons where defendant resides within
jurisdiction of another court. 19. Duty of court to which summons is sent. 20. Service on defendant in prison. 21. Service on officers of Government and local government
authorities. 22. Service on members of armed forces. 23.

0. Service on defendant in prison. 21. Service on officers of Government and local government
authorities. 22. Service on members of armed forces. 23.

Duty of person to whom summons is delivered or sent for
service. 24. Service where defendant resides in neighbouring country. 25. Service where defendant resides outside Tanzania. 26. Service by post, when effective.

4. Service where defendant resides in neighbouring country. 25. Service where defendant resides outside Tanzania. 26. Service by post, when effective.

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27. Service by plaintiff or his agent. 28. Service through courts of other countries. 29. Procedure for procuring service through courts of other
counties. 30. Electronic substituted service. ORDER VI: PLEADING GENERALLY
1. Pleading. 2. Service of pleading on parties to suit. 3. Pleading to state material facts and not evidence. 4. Particulars to be given where necessary. 5. Further and better statements or particulars. 6. Condition precedent. 7. Departure. 8. Denial of contract. 9. Effect of document to be stated. 10. Malice, knowledge, etc. 11. Notice. 12. Implied contract or relation. 13. Presumption of law. 14. Pleading to be signed. 15. Verification of pleading. 16. Striking out pleading. 17. Amendment of pleadings. 18. Failure to amend after order. ORDER VII: PLAINT
1. Particulars to be contained in plaint. 2. In money suits, precise amount of money to be stated. 3. Where subject matter of suit is immovable property,
identification required. 4. When plaintiff sues as representative. 5. Defendant's interest and liability to be shown. 6. Ground of exemption from limitation law. 7. Relief to be specifically stated. 8.

representative. 5. Defendant's interest and liability to be shown. 6. Ground of exemption from limitation law. 7. Relief to be specifically stated. 8.

Relief founded on separate grounds.

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9. List of documents.
10. Return of plaint and procedure on returning plaint.
11. Rejection of plaint.
12. Procedure on rejecting plaint.
13. Where rejection of plaint does not preclude presentation of
fresh plaint.
Documents Relied on in Plaint
14. Production of document on which plaintiff sues.
List of other documents
15. Statement in case of documents not in plaintiff's possession
or power.
16. Suits on lost negotiable instruments.
17. Production of shop book and original entry to be marked
and returned.
18. Inadmissibility of document not produced when plaint
filed.
ORDER VIII
A. WRITTEN STATEMENT OF DEFENCE, SET-OFF AND
COUNTERCLAIM
1. Written statement of defence.
2. New facts and preliminary objections must be specially
pleaded.
3. Denial to be specific.
4. Evasive denial.
5. Specific denial.
6. Particulars of set-off to be given in written statement and
effect of set-off.
7. Defence of set-off founded on separate grounds.
8. New ground of defence.
9. Counterclaim.
10. Counterclaim against plaintiff and third party.
11. Reply to counterclaim.
12. Court may order separate trial of counterclaim.

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9. Counterclaim.
10. Counterclaim against plaintiff and third party.
11. Reply to counterclaim.
12. Court may order separate trial of counterclaim.

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13. Subsequent pleadings. 14. Failure to present written statement of defence. 15 Setting aside a default judgement. 16. When all pleadings presented. B. FIRST PRE-TRIAL SETTLEMENT
AND SCHEDULING CONFERENCE
17. Attendance for orders. 18. Pe- trial conference to be held when directed by the court. 19. Notification of pre-trial conferences. 20. Failure to appear of one or more parties. 21. Failure to comply with directions. 22. Determination of speed track of case. 23. Prohibition of amendment to scheduling order. C: NEGOTIATIONS, CONCILIATION. MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION PROCEDURE
24. Reference to mediation and arbitration. 25. Mediation. 26. Purpose and nature of mediation. 27. Attendance to mediation. 28. Authority to settle. 29. Failure to attend. 30. Restoration of the suit dismissed for non- appearance to
mediation. 31. Confidentiality. 32. Duration of mediation. 33. End of mediation. 34. Duty to remit the case to the trial court. 35. Procedure on arbitration. 36. Agreement to resolve a dispute through negotiation or
conciliation. 37. Duration of negotiation or conciliation. 38. Closure of negotiation or conciliation. 39.

to resolve a dispute through negotiation or
conciliation. 37. Duration of negotiation or conciliation. 38. Closure of negotiation or conciliation. 39.

Duty to remit the agreement to the trial court.

Duty to remit the agreement to the trial court.

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D. FINAL PRE-TRIAL SETTLEMENT
AND SCHEDULING CONFERENCE
40. Final pre-trial conference. 41. Lapse of speed track of a case. ORDER IX: APPEARANCE OF PARTIES AND
CONSEQUENCES OF NON-APPEARANCE
1. Parties to appear on day fixed for hearing. 2. Where neither party appears suit to be dismissed. 3. Plaintiff may bring fresh suit or court may restore suit. 4. Procedure where defendant appears on day of adjourned
hearing and assigns good cause for previous non-
appearance. 5. Procedure where defendant only appears. 6. Decree against plaintiff by default bars fresh suit. 7. Procedure in case of non-attendance of one or more of
several plaintiffs. 8. Procedure in case of non-attendance of one or more of
several defendants. Setting Aside Decrees (Ex Parte)
9. Setting aside decree or judgment ex parte against
defendant. 10. No decree or judgment to be set aside without notice to
opposite party. ORDER X: EXAMINATION OF PARTIES
BY THE COURT
1. Ascertainment whether allegations in pleading are admitted
or denied. 2. Oral examination of party or companion of party. 3. Substance of examination to be written. 4.

ther allegations in pleading are admitted
or denied. 2. Oral examination of party or companion of party. 3. Substance of examination to be written. 4.

Consequence of refusal or inability of advocate to answer. ORDER XI: DISCOVERY AND INSPECTION

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1. Discovery by interrogatories.
2. Particular interrogatories to be submitted.
3. Costs of interrogatories.
4. Interrogatories relating to corporations.
5. Objections to interrogatories by answer.
6. Setting aside and striking out interrogatories.
7. Filing of affidavit in answer.
8. No exception to be taken.
9. Order to answer or answer further.
10. Application for discovery of documents.
11. Affidavit of documents.
12. Production of documents.
13. Inspection of documents referred to in pleadings or
affidavits.
14. Time for inspection when notice given.
15. Order for inspection.
16. Verified copies.
17. Premature discovery.
18. Non-compliance with order for discovery.
19. Using answers to interrogatories at trial.
20. Application of Order to minors.
ORDER XII: ADMISSIONS
1. Notice of admission of case.
2. Notice to admit documents.
3. Notice to admit facts.
4. Judgment on admissions.
5. Affidavit of signature.
6. Evidence of notice to produce documents.
7. Costs.

admit documents.
3. Notice to admit facts.
4. Judgment on admissions.
5. Affidavit of signature.
6. Evidence of notice to produce documents.
7. Costs.

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ORDER XIII: PRODUCTION, IMPOUNDING AND RETURN OF
DOCUMENTS
1. Documentary evidence to be produced at first hearing. 2. Effect of non-production of documents. 3. Rejection of irrelevant or inadmissible documents. 4. Endorsements on documents admitted in evidence. 5. Endorsements on copies of admitted entries in books,
accounts and records. 6. Endorsements on documents rejected as inadmissible in
evidence. 7. Recording of admitted documents and return of rejected
documents. 8. Court may order any document to be impounded. 9. Return of admitted documents. 10. Court may send for papers from its own records or from
other courts. 11. Provisions as to documents also applicable to material
objects. ORDER XIV: SETTLEMENT OF ISSUES AND DETERMINATION
OF SUIT ON ISSUES OF LAW OR ON ISSUES AGREED UPON
1. Framing of issues. 2. Issues of law and of fact. 3. Materials from which issues may be framed. 4. Court may examine witnesses or documents before framing
issues. 5. Power to amend, and strike out, issues. 6. Questions of fact or law may by agreement be stated in
form of issues. 7.

cuments before framing
issues. 5. Power to amend, and strike out, issues. 6. Questions of fact or law may by agreement be stated in
form of issues. 7.

Court, if satisfied that agreement was executed in good
faith, may pronounce judgment. ORDER XV: DISPOSAL OF THE SUIT AT FIRST HEARING
1. Parties not at issue. 2. One of several defendants not at issue. 3. Parties at issue.

nce judgment. ORDER XV: DISPOSAL OF THE SUIT AT FIRST HEARING
1. Parties not at issue. 2. One of several defendants not at issue. 3. Parties at issue.

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4. Failure to produce evidence. ORDER XVI: SUMMONING AND ATTENDANCE OF
WITNESSES
1. Summons to attend, to give evidence or produce
documents. 2. Expenses of witnesses. 3. Tender of expenses to witnesses. 4. Procedure where insufficient sum paid in and expenses of
witnesses detained more than one day. 5. Time, place and purpose of attendance to be specified in
summons. 6. Summons to produce document. 7. Power to require persons present in court to give evidence
or produce document. 8. Summons, how served. 9. Time for serving summons. 10. Procedure where witness fails to comply with summons. 11. If witness appears attachment may be withdrawn. 12. Procedure if witness fails to appear. 13. Mode of attachment. 14. Court may of its own accord summon as witnesses
strangers to suit. 15. Duty of persons summoned to give evidence or produce
document. 16. Obligation of person summoned to attend hearing. 17. Application of rules 10 to 13. 18. Procedure where witness apprehended cannot give
evidence or produce document. 19. No witness to be ordered to attend in person unless resident
within certain limits. 20.

ness apprehended cannot give
evidence or produce document. 19. No witness to be ordered to attend in person unless resident
within certain limits. 20.

Consequence of refusal of party to give evidence when
called on by court. 21. Rules as to witnesses to apply to parties summoned. ORDER XVII: ADJOURNMENTS

equence of refusal of party to give evidence when
called on by court. 21. Rules as to witnesses to apply to parties summoned. ORDER XVII: ADJOURNMENTS

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1. Court may grant time and adjourn hearing and costs of
adjournment. 2. Procedure if parties fail to appear on day fixed. 3. Court may proceed notwithstanding either party failing to
produce evidence, etc. 4. Procedure where no application is made on suit adjourned
generally. 5. Suit may be struck out if no step taken for three years. ORDER XVIII: HEARING OF SUIT AND EXAMINATION OF
WITNESSES
1. Right to begin. 1A. Assessors. 1B. Absence of assessors. 2. Statement and production of evidence. 3. Evidence where there are several issues. 4. Witnesses to be examined in open court. 5. How evidence shall be taken. 6. Any particular question and answer may be taken down. 7. Questions objected to and allowed by court. 8. Remarks on demeanour of witnesses. 9. Power to direct shorthand record. 10. Power to deal with evidence taken before another judge or
magistrate. 11. Power to examine witness immediately. 12. Court may recall and examine witness. 13. Power of court to inspect. ORDER XIX: AFFIDAVITS
1. Power to order any point to be proved by affidavit. 2. Power to order attendance of deponent for cross-
examination. 3.

pect. ORDER XIX: AFFIDAVITS
1. Power to order any point to be proved by affidavit. 2. Power to order attendance of deponent for cross-
examination. 3.

Matters to which affidavits shall be confined. ORDER XX: JUDGMENT AND DECREE
1. Judgment, when pronounced.

Matters to which affidavits shall be confined. ORDER XX: JUDGMENT AND DECREE
1. Judgment, when pronounced.

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2. Power to pronounce judgment written by judge's or
magistrate's predecessor. 3. Judgment to be signed. 3A. Judgment in Commercial Division of High Court. 3B. Opinion of assessors. 4. Contents of judgments. 5. Court to state its decision on each issue. 6. Contents of decree. 7. Date of decree. 8. Procedure where judge or magistrate has vacated office
before signing decree. 9. Decree for recovery of immovable property. 10. Decree for delivery of movable property. 11. Decree may direct payment by instalments. 12. Decree for possession and mesne profits. 13. Decree in administration suit. 14. Decree in pre-emption suit. 15. Decree in suit for dissolution of partnership. 16. Decree in suit for account between principal and agent. 17. Special directions as to accounts. 18. Decree in suit for partition of property or separate
possession of share therein. 19. Decree when set-off allowed and appeal from decree
relating to set-off. 20. Certified copies of judgment and decree to be furnished. Interest
21. Interest on judgment debts. ORDER XXI: EXECUTION OF DECREES AND ORDERS
Payment under Decree
1. Modes of paying money under decree. 2.

ed. Interest
21. Interest on judgment debts. ORDER XXI: EXECUTION OF DECREES AND ORDERS
Payment under Decree
1. Modes of paying money under decree. 2.

Payment out of court to decree-holder. 2A. Satisfaction of orders against Government. Courts Executing Decrees
3. Lands situate in more than one jurisdiction.

out of court to decree-holder. 2A. Satisfaction of orders against Government. Courts Executing Decrees
3. Lands situate in more than one jurisdiction.

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4. Mode of transfer. 5. Procedure where court desires that its own decree shall be
executed by another court. 6. Court receiving copies of decree, etc., to file same without
proof. 7. Execution of decree or order by court to which it is sent. 8. Execution by High Court of decree transferred by other
court. Application for Execution
9. Application for execution. 10. Oral and written applications. 11. Application for attachment of movable property not in
judgment debtor's possession. 12. Application for attachment of immovable property to
contain certain particulars. 13. Application for execution by joint decree-holder. 14. Application for execution by transferee of decree. 15. Procedure on receiving application for execution of decree. 16. Execution in case of cross-decrees. 17. Execution in case of cross-claims under same decree. 18. Cross-decrees and cross-claims in mortgage suits. 18A. Continuous order for attachment in certain cases. 19. Simultaneous execution. Notice before Execution
20. Notice to show cause against execution in certain cases. 21. Procedure after issue of notice. Process for Execution
22. Process for execution. 23.

20. Notice to show cause against execution in certain cases. 21. Procedure after issue of notice. Process for Execution
22. Process for execution. 23.

Endorsement on process. Stay of Execution
24. When court may stay execution and power to require
security from or impose conditions upon judgment debtor.

orsement on process. Stay of Execution
24. When court may stay execution and power to require
security from or impose conditions upon judgment debtor.

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25. Liability of judgment debtor discharged. 26. Order of court which passed decree or of appellate court to
be binding upon court applied to. 27. Stay of execution pending suit between decree-holder and
judgment debtor. Mode of Execution
28. Decree for payment of money. 29. Decree for specific movable property. 30. Decree for specific performance, for restitution of conjugal
rights, or for an injunction. 31. Execution of decrees for restitution of conjugal rights. 32. Decree for execution of document or endorsement of
negotiable instrument. 33. Decree for delivery of immovable property. 34. Decree for delivery of immovable property when in
occupancy of tenant. Arrest and Detention in Prison
35. Discretionary power to permit judgment debtor to show
cause against detention in prison. 36. Warrant for arrest to direct judgment debtor to be brought
up. 37. Request for arrest by telegram. 38. Subsistence allowance. 39. Proceedings on appearance of judgment debtor in
obedience to notice or after arrest. Attachment of Property
40. Examination of judgment debtor as to his property. 41.

ppearance of judgment debtor in
obedience to notice or after arrest. Attachment of Property
40. Examination of judgment debtor as to his property. 41.

Attachment in case of decree for rent or mesne profits or
other matter, amount of which to be subsequently
determined. 42. Attachment of movable property, other than agricultural
produce, in possession of judgment debtor. 43. Attachment of agricultural produce.

rmined. 42. Attachment of movable property, other than agricultural
produce, in possession of judgment debtor. 43. Attachment of agricultural produce.

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44. Provisions as to agricultural produce under attachment. 45. Attachment of debt, share and other property not in
possession of judgment debtor. 46. Attachment of share in movables. 47. Attachment of salary. 48. Attachment of partnership property. 49. Execution of decree against firm. 50. Attachment of negotiable instruments. 51. Attachment of property in custody of court or public
officer. 52. Attachment of decrees. 53. Attachment of immovable property. 54. Removal of attachment after satisfaction of decree. 55. Order for payment of coin or currency notes to party
entitled under decree. 56. Determination of attachment. Investigation of Claims and Objections
57. Investigation of claims to, and objections to attachment of,
attached property and postponement of sale. 58. Evidence to be adduced by claimant. 59. Release of property from attachment. 60. Disallowance of claim to property attached. 61. Continuance of attachment subject to claim of
incumbrancer. 62. Saving of suits to establish right to attached property. Sale Generally
63. Power to order property attached to be sold and proceeds to
be paid to person entitled. 64.

o establish right to attached property. Sale Generally
63. Power to order property attached to be sold and proceeds to
be paid to person entitled. 64.

Sales, by whom conducted and how made. 65. Proclamation of sales by public auction. 66. Mode of making proclamation. 67. Time of sale. 68. Adjournment or stoppage of sale. 69. Defaulting purchaser answerable for loss on re-sale.

tion. 66. Mode of making proclamation. 67. Time of sale. 68. Adjournment or stoppage of sale. 69. Defaulting purchaser answerable for loss on re-sale.

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70. Decree-holder not to bid for or buy property without
permission. 71. Restriction on bidding or purchase by officer. Sale of Movable Property
72. Sale of agricultural produce. 73. Special provisions relating to growing crops. 74. Negotiable instruments and shares in corporations. 75. Sale by public auction. 76. Irregularity not to vitiate sale, but any person injured may
sue. 77. Delivery of movable property, debts and shares. 78. Transfer of negotiable instruments and shares. 79. Vesting order in case of other property. Sale of Immovable Property
80. What courts may order sales. 81. Postponement of sale to enable judgment debtor to raise
amount of decree. 82. Deposit by purchaser and re-sale on default. 83. Time for payment in full of purchase money. 84. Procedure in default of payment. 85. Notification on re-sale. 86. Bid of co-sharer to have preference. 87. Application to set aside sale on deposit. 88. Application to set aside sale on ground of irregularity or
fraud. 89. Application by purchaser to set aside sale on ground of
judgment debtor having no saleable interest. 90. Sale, when to become absolute or be set aside. 91.

cation by purchaser to set aside sale on ground of
judgment debtor having no saleable interest. 90. Sale, when to become absolute or be set aside. 91.

Return of purchase money in certain cases. 92. Certificate to purchaser. 93. Delivery of property in occupancy of judgment debtor. 94. Delivery of property in occupancy of tenant. Resistance to Delivery of Possession to Decree-Holder or Purchaser

y in occupancy of judgment debtor. 94. Delivery of property in occupancy of tenant. Resistance to Delivery of Possession to Decree-Holder or Purchaser

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95. Resistance or obstruction to possession of immovable
property. 96. Resistance or obstruction by judgment debtor. 97. Resistance or obstruction by bona fide claimant. 98. Dispossession by decree-holder or purchaser. 99. Bona fide claimant to be restored to possession. 100. Rules not applicable to transferee pendente lite. 101. Orders conclusive subject to regular suit. ORDER XXII
DEATH, MARRIAGE AND INSOLVENCY OF PARTIES
1. No abatement by party's death if right to sue survives. 2. Procedure where one of several plaintiffs or defendants dies
and right to sue survives. 3. Procedure in case of death of one of several plaintiffs or of
sole plaintiff. 4. Procedure in case of death of one of several defendants or
of sole defendant. 5. Determination of question as to legal representative. 6. No abatement by reason of death after hearing. 7. Suit not abated by marriage of female party. 8. When plaintiff's insolvency bars suit and procedure where
assignee fails to continue suit or give security. 9. Effect of abatement or dismissal. 10. Procedure in case of assignment before final order in suit. 11. Application of Order to appeals. 12.

ecurity. 9. Effect of abatement or dismissal. 10. Procedure in case of assignment before final order in suit. 11. Application of Order to appeals. 12.

Application or Order to proceedings in execution of decree
or order.

Application or Order to proceedings in execution of decree
or order.

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ORDER XXIII
WITHDRAWAL AND ADJUSTMENT OF SUITS
1. Withdrawal of suit or abandonment of part of claim.
2. Limitation law not affected by fresh suit.
3. Compromise of suit.
4. Proceedings in execution of decrees not affected.
ORDER XXIV
PAYMENT INTO COURT
1. Deposit by defendant of amount in satisfaction of claim.
2. Notice of deposit.
3. Interest on deposit not allowed to plaintiff after notice.
4. Procedure where plaintiff accepts deposit as satisfaction in
full or in part.
ORDER XXV
SECURITY FOR COSTS
1. When security for costs may be required from plaintiff.
2. Effect of failure to furnish security.
ORDER XXVI
COMMISSIONS
Commissions to Examine Witnesses
1. Cases in which court may issue commission to examine
witness.
2. Order for commission.
3. Where witness resides within court's jurisdiction.
4. Persons for whose examination court may issue
commission.
5. Commission or request to examine witness not within
Tanzania.
6. Court to examine witness pursuant to commission.
7. Return of commission with depositions of witnesses.
8. When depositions may be read in evidence.
Commissions for Local Investigations

o commission.
7. Return of commission with depositions of witnesses.
8. When depositions may be read in evidence.
Commissions for Local Investigations

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9. Commissions to make local investigation.
10. Procedure of commissioner and evidential status of report
and deposition in suit.
Commissions to Examine Accounts
11. Commission to examine or adjust accounts.
12. Court to give commissioner necessary instructions; and
evidential status of proceedings and report.
Commissions to Make Partitions
13. Commission to make partition of immovable property.
14. Procedure of commissioner.
General Provisions
15. Expenses of commission to be paid into court.
16. Powers of commissioners.
17. Attendance and examination of witnesses before
commissioner.
18. Parties to appear before commissioner.
ORDER XXVII
SUITS BY OR AGAINST MILITARY PERSONNEL
1. Officers or soldiers who cannot obtain leave may authorise
any person to sue or defend for them.
2. Person so authorised may act personally or appoint
advocate.
3. Service on person authorised, or on his advocate, to be
good service.

end for them.
2. Person so authorised may act personally or appoint
advocate.
3. Service on person authorised, or on his advocate, to be
good service.

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ORDER XXVIII
SUITS BY OR AGAINST CORPORATIONS
1. Subscription and verification of pleading.
2. Service on corporation.
3. Power to require personal attendance of officer of
corporation.
ORDER XXIX
SUITS BY OR AGAINST FIRMS AND PERSONS CARRYING
ON BUSINESS IN NAMES OTHER THAN THEIR OWN
1. Suing of partners in name of firm.
2. Disclosure of partners' names.
3. Service.
4. Right of suit on death of partner.
5. Notice, in what capacity served.
6. Appearance of partners.
7. No appearance except by partners.
8. Appearance under protest.
9. Suits between co-partners.
10. Suit against person carrying on business in name other than
his own.
ORDER XXX
SUITS BY OR AGAINST TRUSTEES, EXECUTORS
AND ADMINISTRATORS
1. Representation of beneficiaries in suits concerning property
vested in trustees, etc.
2. Joinder of trustees, executors and administrators.
ORDER XXXI
SUITS BY OR AGAINST MINORS AND PERSONS OF
UNSOUND MIND
1. Minor to sue by next friend.
2. Where suit is instituted without next friend, plaint to be
taken off the file.

T MINORS AND PERSONS OF
UNSOUND MIND
1. Minor to sue by next friend.
2. Where suit is instituted without next friend, plaint to be
taken off the file.

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3. Guardian for the suit to be appointed by court for minor
defendant. 4. Who may act as next friend or be appointed guardian for
suit. 5. Representation of minor by next friend or guardian for suit. 6. Receipt by next friend or guardian for the suit of property
under decree for minor. 7. Agreement or compromise by next friend or guardian for
suit. 8. Retirement of next friend. 9. Removal of next friend. 10. Stay of proceedings on removal, etc., of next friend. 11. Retirement, removal or death of guardian for suit. 12. Course to be followed by minor plaintiff or applicant on
attaining majority. 13. Where minor co-plaintiff attaining majority desires to
repudiate suit. 14. Unreasonable or improper suit. 15. Application of rules to persons of unsound mind. ORDER XXXII
SUITS RELATING TO MORTGAGES OF
IMMOVABLE PROPERTY
1. Parties to suits. 2. Preliminary decree in redemption suit. 3. Final decree in redemption suit and power to enlarge time
4. Decree where nothing is found due or where mortgagee has
been overpaid. 5 Costs of mortgagee subsequent to decree. 6. Right of mesne mortgagee to redeem and foreclose. 7.

is found due or where mortgagee has
been overpaid. 5 Costs of mortgagee subsequent to decree. 6. Right of mesne mortgagee to redeem and foreclose. 7.

Sale of property subject to prior mortgage. 8. Application of proceeds. 9. Suit for possession. 10. Interpretation. 11. Mortgages by deposit of title deeds and charges. ORDER XXXIII

or mortgage. 8. Application of proceeds. 9. Suit for possession. 10. Interpretation. 11. Mortgages by deposit of title deeds and charges. ORDER XXXIII

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INTERPLEADER
1. Plaint in interpleader suits.
2. Payment of thing claimed into court.
3. Procedure where defendant is suing plaintiff.
4. Procedure at first hearing.
5. Agents and tenants may not institute interpleader suits.
6. Charge for plaintiff's costs.
ORDER XXXIV
SPECIAL CASE
1. Power to state case for court's opinion.
2. Where value of subject matter must be stated.
3. Agreement to be filed and registered as suit.
4. Parties to be subject to court's jurisdiction.
5. Hearing and disposal of case.
ORDER XXXV
SUMMARY PROCEDURE
1. Application of Order.
2. Institution of summary suits.
3. Defendant showing defence on merits to have leave to
appear.
4. Possession suit against trespassers
5. Suit for possession of land consisting of a dwelling house.
6. Additional requirements for possession suit by mortgagee.
7. Possession suit must state plaintiff’s interest etc.
8. Power to set aside decree
9. Power to order bill, etc., to be deposited with officer of
court.
10. Recovery of cost of noting non-acceptance of dishonoured
bill or note.
11. Procedure in suits.
ORDER XXXVI
ARREST AND ATTACHMENT BEFORE JUDGMENT

.
10. Recovery of cost of noting non-acceptance of dishonoured
bill or note.
11. Procedure in suits.
ORDER XXXVI
ARREST AND ATTACHMENT BEFORE JUDGMENT

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Arrest before Judgment
1. Where defendant may be called upon to furnish security for
appearance.
2. Request for arrest by telegram.
3. Security.
4. Procedure on application by surety to be discharged.
5. Procedure where defendant fails to furnish security or find
fresh security.
Attachment before Judgment
6. Where defendant may be called upon to furnish security for
production of property.
7. Attachment where cause not shown or security not
furnished.
8. Mode of making attachment.
9. Investigation of claim to property attached before
judgment.
10. Removal of attachment when security furnished or suit
dismissed.
11. Attachment before judgment not to affect rights of
strangers nor bar decree-holder from applying for sale.
12. Property attached before judgment not to be re-attached in
execution of decree.
13. Agricultural produce not attachable before judgment.

for sale.
12. Property attached before judgment not to be re-attached in
execution of decree.
13. Agricultural produce not attachable before judgment.

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ORDER XXXVII
TEMPORARY INJUNCTIONS, DECLARATORY
ORDERS AND INTERLOCUTORY ORDERS
Temporary Injunctions
1. Cases in which temporary injunction may be granted or
declaratory order made.
2. Injunction to restrain repetition or continuance of breach.
3. Procedure where no application is made on suit adjourned
generally.
4. Before granting injunction court to direct notice to opposite
party.
5. Order for injunction or declaratory order may be
discharged, varied or set aside.
6. Injunction to corporation binding on its officers.
Interlocutory Orders
7. Power to order interim sale.
8. Detention, preservation, inspection, etc., of subject matter
of suit.
9. Application for orders to be after notice.
10. Deposits of money, etc., in court.
ORDER XXXVIII
APPOINTMENT OF RECEIVERS
1. Appointment of receivers.
2. Remuneration of receiver.
3. Duties of receiver.
4. Enforcement of receiver's duties.
ORDER XXXIX
APPEALS FROM ORIGINAL DECREES
1. Form of appeal, contents of memorandum and attachments.
2. Grounds which may be taken on appeal.
3. Rejection or amendment of memorandum.

L DECREES
1. Form of appeal, contents of memorandum and attachments.
2. Grounds which may be taken on appeal.
3. Rejection or amendment of memorandum.

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4. One of several plaintiffs or defendants may obtain reversal
of whole decree where it proceeds on ground common to
all. Stay of Proceedings and of Execution
5. Stay by Appellate Court or by court which passed the
decree. 6. Security in case of order for execution of decree appealed
from. 7. No security to be required from Government or public
officer in certain cases. 8. Exercise of powers in appeal from order made in execution
of decree. Procedure on Admission of Appeal
9. Registration of memorandum of appeal and register of
appeals. 10. Appellate Court may require appellant to furnish security
for costs. 11. Power to dismiss appeal without sending notice to lower
court. 12. Day for hearing appeal. 13. High Court to give notice to court whose decree appealed
from; and other requirements. 14. Publication and service of notice of day for hearing of
appeal. 15. Contents of notice. Procedure on Hearing
16. Right to begin. 17. Dismissal of appeal for appellant's default and hearing of
appeal ex parte. 18. Dismissal of appeal where notice not served in
consequence of appellant's failure to deposit costs. 19.

's default and hearing of
appeal ex parte. 18. Dismissal of appeal where notice not served in
consequence of appellant's failure to deposit costs. 19.

Re-admission of appeal dismissed for default.

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20. Power to adjourn hearing and direct persons appearing
interested to be made respondents.
21. Re-hearing on application of respondent against whom ex
parte decree made.
22. Upon hearing, respondent may object to decree as if he had
preferred separate appeal.
23. Remand of case by High Court.
24. Where evidence on record sufficient, High Court may
determine case finally.
25. Where High Court may frame issues and refer them for trial
to court whose decree appealed from.
26. Findings and evidence to be put on record, objections to
finding and determination of appeal.
27. Production of additional evidence in High Court.
28. Mode of taking additional evidence.
29. Points to be defined and recorded.
Judgment in Appeal
30. Judgment, when and where pronounced.
31. Contents, date and signature of judgment.
32. What judgment may direct.
33. Power of High Court.
34. Dissent to be recorded.
Decree in Appeal
35. Date and contents of decree.
36. Copies of judgment and decree to be furnished to parties.
37. Certified copy of decree to be sent to court whose decree
appealed from.
ORDER XL
APPEALS FROM ORDERS
1. Appeals from orders.
2. Procedure.

rties.
37. Certified copy of decree to be sent to court whose decree
appealed from.
ORDER XL
APPEALS FROM ORDERS
1. Appeals from orders.
2. Procedure.

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ORDER XLI
REFERENCE
1. Reference of question to High Court.
2. Court may pass decree contingent upon decision of High
Court.
3. Judgment of High Court to be transmitted and case
disposed of accordingly.
4. Costs of reference to High Court.
5. Power to alter, etc., decree of court making reference.
6. Power to refer to High Court questions as to jurisdiction.
ORDER XLII
REVIEW
1. Application for review of judgment.
2. To whom application for review may be made.
3. Form of applications for review.
4. Application, where rejected or granted.
5. Application for review in court consisting of two or more
judges.
6. Decision where application heard by more than one judge.
7. Order of rejection not appealable and objections to order
granting application.
8. Registration of application granted, and order for re-
hearing.
9. Bar of certain applications.
ORDER XLIII
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
1. Powers of Registrars.
2. Applications to be by chamber summons supported by
affidavit.
3. Process to be served at expense of party issuing and costs
of service.
4. Orders and notices, how served.
5. Directions of High Court may be notified by telegram.

e served at expense of party issuing and costs
of service.
4. Orders and notices, how served.
5. Directions of High Court may be notified by telegram.

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SECOND SCHEDULE
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THE CIVIL PROCEDURE (ARBITRATION) RULES
1A. Citation and application.
ARBITRATION
ARBITRATION IN SUITS
1. Order of reference to arbitration.
2. Appointment of arbitrator.
3. Order of reference.
. 4. Where reference is to two or more arbitrators, order to
provide for difference of opinion.
5. Power of court to appoint arbitrator in certain cases.
6. Powers of arbitrator or umpire appointed under rule 4 or 5.
7. Summoning witnesses and default.
8. Extension of time for making award.
9. Where umpire may arbitrate in lieu of arbitrators.
10. Award to be signed and filed.
11. Statement of special case by arbitrators or umpire.
12. Power to modify or correct award.
13. Order as to costs of arbitration.
14. Where award or matter referred to arbitration may be
remitted.
15. Grounds for setting aside award.
16. Judgment to be according to award.
ORDER OF REFERENCE ON AGREEMENTS TO
REFER TO ARBITRATION
17. Application to file in court agreement to refer to arbitration.
18. Stay of suit where there is agreement to refer to arbitration.
19. Provisions applicable to proceedings under rule 17.

nt to refer to arbitration.
18. Stay of suit where there is agreement to refer to arbitration.
19. Provisions applicable to proceedings under rule 17.

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ARBITRATION WITHOUT THE INTERVENTION OF A COURT
20. Filing award in matter referred to arbitration without
intervention of court.
21. Filing and enforcement of such award.

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CHAPTER 33
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THE CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE
An Act to provide for the procedure and related matters in civil
proceedings.
[1st JANUARY, 1967]
[G.N. No. 410 of 1966]
Acts Nos.
49 of 1966
11 of 1976
25 of 2002
12 of 2004
2 of 2005
17 of 2008
4 of 2016
8 of 2018
G.Ns. Nos.
375 of 1966
363 of 1968
376 of 1968
79 of 1970
228 of 1971
23 of 1984
508 of 1991
422 of 1994
140 of 1999
256 of 2005
223 of 2010
136 of 2011
381 of 2019
885 of 2019
PART IA
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
Short title 1. This Act may be cited as the Civil Procedure Code.

2005
223 of 2010
136 of 2011
381 of 2019
885 of 2019
PART IA
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
Short title 1. This Act may be cited as the Civil Procedure Code.

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Application 2. 1 Subject to the express provisions of any written
law, the provisions of this Code shall apply to all proceedings
in the High Court of the United Republic, courts of resident
magistrates and district courts. Interpretation 3. In this Code, unless the context otherwise requires
–
Cap.

the United Republic, courts of resident
magistrates and district courts. Interpretation 3. In this Code, unless the context otherwise requires
–
Cap.

341 "advocate" has the meaning ascribed to it in the Advocates
Act;
"court", except in the expression "foreign court", means the
High Court of the United Republic, a court of a resident
magistrate or a district court presided over by a civil
magistrate and references to a district court are
references to a district court presided over by a civil
magistrate;
"decree" means the formal expression of an adjudication
which, so far as regards the court expressing it,
conclusively determines the rights of the parties with
regard to all or any of the matters in controversy in the
suit and may be either preliminary of final and it shall be
deemed to include the rejection of a plaint and the
determination of any question within section 38 or
section 89, but shall not include-
(a) an adjudication from which an appeal lies as an
appeal from an order; or
(b) any order of dismissal for default. Explanation: A decree is preliminary when further
proceedings have to be taken before the suit
can be completely disposed of. It is final when
such adjudication completely disposes of the
suit.

urther
proceedings have to be taken before the suit
can be completely disposed of. It is final when
such adjudication completely disposes of the
suit.

It may be partly preliminary and partly
final;
1 Note: The rules of primary courts are set out in the Magistrates Courts (Civil Procedure in
Primary Courts) Rules-Cap. 11 S.L.

ary and partly
final;
1 Note: The rules of primary courts are set out in the Magistrates Courts (Civil Procedure in
Primary Courts) Rules-Cap. 11 S.L.

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"decree-holder" means any person in whose favour a decree
has been passed or an order capable of execution has
been made;
"foreign court" means a court situated beyond the limits of
Tanzania which has no authority in Tanzania;
"foreign judgment" means the judgment of a foreign court;
"High Court" means the High Court of the United Republic;
"judgment" means the statement given by a judge or a
magistrate of the grounds for a decree or order;
"judgment debtor" means any person against whom a decree
has been passed or an order capable of execution has
been made;
"legal representative" means a person who in law represents
the estate of a deceased person, and includes any person
who intermeddles with the estate of the deceased and
where a party sue or is sued in a representative character,
the person on whom the estate devolves on the death of
the party so suing or sued;
"mesne profits" of property means those profits which the
person in wrongful possession of such property actually
received or might, with ordinary diligence, have received
therefrom together with interest on such profits, but shall
not include profits due to improvements made by the
person in wrongful possession;
"movable property" includes growing crops;
"order" means the formal expression of any decision of a civil
court which is not a decree;
"rules" means the rules contained in the First and Second
Schedules or made under section 29, 45 or 82;
"share in a corporation" shall be deemed to include stock,
debenture stock, debentures, or bonds; and
"signed" save in the case of a judgment or decree, includes
stamped.

ion" shall be deemed to include stock,
debenture stock, debentures, or bonds; and
"signed" save in the case of a judgment or decree, includes
stamped.

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Overriding
objective of
Act
Act No. 8 of 2018
s.6
3A.-(1) The overriding objective of this Act shall be to
facilitate the just, expeditious, proportionate and affordable
resolution of civil disputes governed by this Act. (2) The Court shall, in the exercise of its powers
under this Act or the interpretation of any of its provisions,
seek to give effect to the overriding objective specified in
subsection (1). Duty to
uphold
objective
Act No. 8 of 2018
s.6
3B.-(1). For the purpose of furthering the overriding
objective specified in section 3A, the Court shall handle all
matters presented before it with a view to attaining the
following-
(a) just determination of the proceedings;
(b) efficient use of the available judicial and
administrative resources including the use of
suitable technology; and
(c) timely disposal of the proceedings at a cost
affordable by the respective parties.

trative resources including the use of
suitable technology; and
(c) timely disposal of the proceedings at a cost
affordable by the respective parties.

(2) A party to civil proceedings or an advocate for
such a party shall have a duty to assist the Court to further
overriding the objective of this Act and, to that effect, to
participate in the processes of the Court and to comply with
the directions and orders of the Court. (3) The Chief Justice may make rules for better
carrying out the provisions of sections 3A and 3B. Subordination
of courts 4. For the purposes of this Code, every court of a
resident magistrate and every district court is subordinate to
the High Court, and every district court is subordinate to the
court of the resident magistrate within the area of whose
jurisdiction it is situate. Saving of
procedure
prescribed in
other laws
5. In the absence of any specific provision to the
contrary, nothing in this Code shall be deemed to limit or
otherwise affect any special form of procedure prescribed by
or under any other law for the time being in force.

this Code shall be deemed to limit or
otherwise affect any special form of procedure prescribed by
or under any other law for the time being in force.

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Pecuniary
jurisdiction 6. Save in so far as is otherwise expressly provided,
nothing herein contained shall operate to give any court
jurisdiction over suits the amount or value of the subject
matter of which exceeds the pecuniary limits (if any) of its
ordinary jurisdiction. PART I
JURISDICTION OF COURTS AND RES JUDICATA
Jurisdiction
of courts 7.-(1) Subject to this Act the courts shall have
jurisdiction to try all suits of a civil nature excepting suits of
which their cognizance is either expressly or impliedly barred. (2) No suit shall be open to objection on the ground
that a merely declaratory judgment or order is sought thereby,
and a court may make binding declarations of right whether or
not any consequential relief is or could be claimed. Stay of suit 8.

is sought thereby,
and a court may make binding declarations of right whether or
not any consequential relief is or could be claimed. Stay of suit 8.

No court shall proceed with the trial of any suit in
which the matter in issue is also directly and substantially in
issue in a previously instituted suit between the same parties,
or between parties under whom they or any of them claim
litigating under the same title where such suit is pending in the
same or any other court in Tanzania having jurisdiction to
grant the relief claimed. Explanation: The pendency of a suit in a foreign court
does not preclude the courts in Tanzania from trying a
suit founded on the same cause of action. Res judicata 9. No court shall try any suit or issue in which the
matter directly and substantially in issue has been directly and
substantially in issue in a former suit between the same parties
or between parties under whom they or any of them claim
litigating under the same title in a court competent to try such
subsequent suit or the suit in which such issue has been
subsequently raised and has been heard and finally decided by
such court.

mpetent to try such
subsequent suit or the suit in which such issue has been
subsequently raised and has been heard and finally decided by
such court.

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Explanation I: The expression "former suit" shall
denote a suit which has been decided prior to
the suit in question whether or not it was
instituted prior thereto. Explanation II: For the purposes of this section, the
competence of a court shall be determined
irrespective of any provisions as to a right of
appeal from the decision of such court. Explanation III: The matter above referred to must in
the former suit have been alleged by one party
and either denied or admitted, expressly or
impliedly, by the other. Explanation IV: Any matter which might and ought to
have been made a ground of defence or attack
in such former suit shall be deemed to have
been a matter directly and substantially in issue
in such suit. Explanation V: Any relief claimed in the plaint which
is not expressly granted by the decree shall, for
the purposes of this section, be deemed to have
been refused.

Any relief claimed in the plaint which
is not expressly granted by the decree shall, for
the purposes of this section, be deemed to have
been refused.

Explanation VI: Where persons litigate bona fide in
respect of a public right or of a private right
claimed in common for themselves and others,
all persons interested in such right shall, for the
purposes of this section, be deemed to claim
under the persons so litigating. Bar to further
suit 10. Where a plaintiff is precluded by rules from
instituting a further suit in respect of any particular cause of
action, he shall not be entitled to institute a suit in respect of
such cause of action in any court to which this Code applies. When foreign
judgment not
conclusive
11. A foreign judgment shall be conclusive as to any
matter thereby directly adjudicated upon between the same
parties or between parties under whom they or any of them
claim litigating under the same title except-
(a) where it has not been pronounced by a court of
competent jurisdiction;

nder whom they or any of them
claim litigating under the same title except-
(a) where it has not been pronounced by a court of
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(b) where it has not been given on the merits of the
case;
(c) where it appears on the face of the proceedings to
be founded on an incorrect view of international law
or a refusal to recognise the law of Tanzania in
cases in which such law is applicable;
(d) where the proceedings in which the judgment was
obtained are opposed to natural justice;
(e) where it has been obtained by fraud;
(f) where it sustains a claim founded on a breach of any
law in force in Tanzania. Presumption
as to foreign
judgment
12. The court shall presume, upon the production of
any document purporting to be a certified copy of a foreign
judgment, that such judgment was pronounced by a court of
competent jurisdiction, unless the contrary appears on the
record; but such presumption may be displaced by proving
want of jurisdiction. Place of Suing
Courts in
which suits
may be
instituted
Act No. 4 of 2016
s.9
13.

ut such presumption may be displaced by proving
want of jurisdiction. Place of Suing
Courts in
which suits
may be
instituted
Act No. 4 of 2016
s.9
13.

Every suit shall be instituted in the court of the
lowest grade competent to try it and, for the purposes of this
section, a court of a resident magistrate and a district court
shall be deemed to be courts of the same grade:
Provided that, the provisions of this section shall not be
construed to oust the general jurisdiction of the High Court. Suits to be
instituted
where subject
matter situate
G.N. No. 375 of 1966
14. Subject to the pecuniary or other limitations
prescribed by any law, suits-
(a) for the recovery of immovable property with or
without rent or profits;
(b) for the partition of immovable property;
(c) for foreclosure, sale or redemption in the case of a
mortgage of or a charge upon immovable property;
(d) for the determination of any other right to, or
interest in, immovable property;
(e) for compensation for a wrong to immovable
property; or

perty;
(d) for the determination of any other right to, or
interest in, immovable property;
(e) for compensation for a wrong to immovable
property; or

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(f) for the recovery of movable property actually under
distrait or attachment,
shall be instituted in the court within the local limits of whose
jurisdiction the property is situate:
Provided that, a suit to obtain relief respecting,
or compensation for wrong to, immovable property held
by or on behalf of the defendant may, where the relief
sought can be entirely obtained through his personal
obedience, be instituted either in the court within the
local limits of whose jurisdiction the property is situate or
in the court within the local limits of whose jurisdiction
the defendant actually and voluntarily resides, or carries
on business or personally works for gain. Explanation: In this section "property" means property
situated in Tanzania. Suits for
immovable
property
situate within
jurisdiction
of different
courts
15.

tion: In this section "property" means property
situated in Tanzania. Suits for
immovable
property
situate within
jurisdiction
of different
courts
15.

Where a suit is to obtain relief respecting, or
compensation for wrong to, immovable property situate within
the jurisdiction of different courts, the suit may be instituted in
any court within the local limits of whose jurisdiction any
portion of the property is situate if, in respect of the value of
the subject matter of the suit, the entire claim is cognizable by
such court. Place of
institution of
suit where
local limits of
jurisdiction
of courts are
uncertain
16.-(1) Where it is alleged to be uncertain within the
local limits of the jurisdiction of which of two or more courts
any immovable property is situate, any one of those courts
may, if satisfied that there is ground for the alleged
uncertainty, record a statement to that effect and thereupon
proceed to entertain and dispose of any suit relating to that
property, and its decree in the suit shall have the same effect as
if the property were situate within the local limits of its
jurisdiction:
Provided that; the suit is one with respect to which the
court is competent as regards the nature and value of the suit
to exercise jurisdiction.

ion:
Provided that; the suit is one with respect to which the
court is competent as regards the nature and value of the suit
to exercise jurisdiction.

(2) Where a statement has not been recorded under
subsection (1), and an objection is taken before an appellate or

(2) Where a statement has not been recorded under
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revisional court that a decree or order in a suit relating to such
property was made by a court not having jurisdiction where
the property is situate, the appellate or revisional court shall
not allow the objection unless in its opinion there was, at the
time of the institution of the suit, no reasonable ground for
uncertainty as to the court having jurisdiction with respect
thereto and there has been a consequent failure of justice. Suits of
compensation
for wrongs to
person or
movables
17. Where a suit is for compensation for wrong done
to the person or to movable property, if the wrong was done
within the local limits of the jurisdiction of one court and the
defendant resides, or carries on business, or personally works
for gain, within the local limits of the jurisdiction of another
court, the suit may be instituted at the option of the plaintiff in
either of the said courts. Other suits to
be instituted
where
defendant
resides or
cause of
action arises
18.

ituted at the option of the plaintiff in
either of the said courts. Other suits to
be instituted
where
defendant
resides or
cause of
action arises
18.

Subject to the limitations aforesaid, every suit
shall be instituted in a court within the local limits of whose
jurisdiction-
(a) the defendant, or each of the defendants where
there are more than one, at the time of the
commencement of the suit, actually and
voluntarily resides, or carries on business, or
personally works for gain;
(b) any of the defendants, where there are more than
one, at the time of the commencement of the suit,
actually and voluntarily resides, or carries on
business, or personally works for gain, provided
that in such case either the leave of the court is
given or the defendants who do not reside or carry
on business, or personally work for gain, as
aforesaid, acquiesce in such institution; or
(c) the cause of action, wholly or part, arises. Explanation I: Where a person has a permanent
dwelling at one place and also a temporary
residence at another place, he shall be deemed
to reside at both places in respect any cause of

a permanent
dwelling at one place and also a temporary
residence at another place, he shall be deemed
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action arising at the place where he has such
temporary residence. Explanation II: A corporation shall be deemed to carry
on business at its sole or principal office in
Tanzania, or, in respect of any cause of action
arising at any place where it is, has also a
subordinate office, at such place. Objections to
jurisdiction 19. No objection as to the place of suing shall be
allowed by any appellate or revisional court unless such
objection was taken in the court of first instance at the earliest
possible opportunity and, in all cases where issues are settled,
at or before such settlement, and unless there has been a
consequent failure of justice. Power to
transfer suits
which may be
instituted in
more than
one court
20.

such settlement, and unless there has been a
consequent failure of justice. Power to
transfer suits
which may be
instituted in
more than
one court
20.

Where a suit may be instituted in any one of two or
more district courts within the area of the jurisdiction of a
court of a resident magistrate, and is instituted in one of such
courts, not being the court of the resident magistrate-
(a) if before any evidence has been taken all the
parties to the suit consent to the suit being
transferred to the court of such resident
magistrate, the court in which the suit has been
instituted shall record the fact of such consent
and shall transmit the record to such resident
magistrate who shall in due course try the suit;
(b) on the application to such resident magistrate of
a party to the suit and after notice to the parties
and after consideration of objections (if any) of
any party such resident magistrate may, at any
stage before any evidence has been taken in the
suit, transfer the suit for trial by himself; or
(c) of his own motion, such resident magistrate
may, at any stage before evidence has been
taken in the suit, transfer the suit for trial by
himself:
Provided that, the exercise of the powers conferred by
paragraph (b) or (c) hereof shall be subject to such limitations

the suit for trial by
himself:
Provided that, the exercise of the powers conferred by
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or conditions, if any, as the Chief Justice shall impose by rules
of court and provided further that this section shall not affect
the powers of the High Court under section 21. General
power of
transfer and
withdrawal
21.-(1) On the application of any of the parties and
after notice to the parties and after hearing such of them as
desire to be heard, or of its own motion without such notice,
the High Court may at any stage-
(a) transfer any suit or other proceeding pending
before it for trial or disposal to any court
subordinate to it and competent to try or dispose
of the same; or;
(b) withdraw any suit or other proceeding pending
in any court subordinate to it, and-
(i) try or dispose of the same;
(ii) transfer the same for trial or disposal to
any court subordinate to it and
competent to try or dispose of the same;
or
(iii) retransfer the same for trial or disposal to
the court from which it was withdrawn.

dinate to it and
competent to try or dispose of the same;
or
(iii) retransfer the same for trial or disposal to
the court from which it was withdrawn.

(2) Where any suit or proceeding has been transferred
or withdrawn under subsection (1), the court which thereafter
tries such suit may, subject to any special directions in the case
of an order of transfer, either re-try it or proceed from the
point at which it was transferred or withdrawn. Cap.11
(3) The powers of transfer and withdrawal of suits
conferred by this section and section 20 shall be in addition to
and not in substitution for the powers contained in Part V of
the Magistrates' Courts Act. Institution of Suits
Institution of
suits 22. Every suit shall be instituted by the presentation of
a plaint or in such other manner as may be prescribed.

itution of Suits
Institution of
suits 22. Every suit shall be instituted by the presentation of
a plaint or in such other manner as may be prescribed.

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Summons and Discovery
Summons to
defendant 23. Where a suit has been duly instituted, a summons
may be issued to the defendant to appear and answer the claim
and may be served in the manner prescribed. Service of
summons
where
defendant
resides
outside
jurisdiction
of court
24.-(1) A summons may be sent for service to another
court in Tanzania within the local limits of whose jurisdiction
the defendant may be believed to be residing. (2) The court to which such summons is sent shall,
upon receipt thereof, proceed as if it has been issued by such
court and shall then return the summons to the court of issue
together with the record (if any) of its proceedings with regard
thereto. Power to
order
discovery and
the like
25.

the summons to the court of issue
together with the record (if any) of its proceedings with regard
thereto. Power to
order
discovery and
the like
25.

Subject to such conditions and limitations as may
be prescribed, the court may, at any time, either of its own
motion or on application of any party-
(a) make such orders as may be necessary or
reasonable in all matters relating to the delivery
and answering of interrogatories, the admission
of documents and facts and the discovery,
inspection, production, impounding and return
of documents or other material objects
producible as evidence;
(b) issue summonses to person whose attendance is
required either to give evidence or to produce
documents or such other objects as aforesaid; or
(c) order any fact to be proved by affidavit. Summons to
witness 26. The provisions of sections 23 and 24 shall apply to
summonses to give evidence or to produce documents or other
material objects. Penalty for
default 27. The court may compel the attendance of any
person to whom a summons has been issued under section 25
and for that purpose may-
(a) issue a warrant for his arrest;
(b) attach and sell his property;

son to whom a summons has been issued under section 25
and for that purpose may-
(a) issue a warrant for his arrest;
(b) attach and sell his property;

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(c) impose a fine upon him not exceeding one
thousand shillings; or
(d) order him to furnish security for his appearance
and in default commit him as a civil prisoner. Delivery of
Decision
Act No. 2 of 2005
s. 45
28. After the case has been heard, the court shall
deliver a decision in open court as soon as possible, but in any
case it shall not exceed ninety days of which due notice shall
be given to the parties or their advocates, if any. Interest
Interest on
judgment
debts
Cap 4
s. 8
29. The Chief Justice may make rules prescribing the
rate of interest which shall be carried by judgment debts and,
without prejudice to the power of the court to order interest to
be paid upon to date of judgment at such rates as it may deem
reasonable, every judgment debt shall carry interest at the rate
prescribed from the date of the delivery of the judgment until
the same shall be satisfied.

able, every judgment debt shall carry interest at the rate
prescribed from the date of the delivery of the judgment until
the same shall be satisfied.

Costs 30.-(1) Subject to such conditions and limitations as
may be prescribed and to the provisions of any law from the
time being in force, the costs of, and incidental to, all suits
shall be in the discretion of the court and the court shall have
full power to determine by whom or out of what property and
to what extent such costs are to be paid, and to give all
necessary directions for the purposes aforesaid; and the fact
that the court has no jurisdiction to try the suit shall be no bar
to the exercise of such powers. (2) Where the court directs that any costs shall not
follow the event, the court shall state its reasons in writing. (3) The court may give interest on costs at any rate not
exceeding seven percent per annum and such interest shall be
added to the costs and shall be recoverable as such.

ve interest on costs at any rate not
exceeding seven percent per annum and such interest shall be
added to the costs and shall be recoverable as such.

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PART II
EXECUTION
General
Application
to orders 31. The provisions of this Code relating to the
execution of decrees shall, so far as they are applicable, be
deemed to apply to the execution of orders. Definition of
"court which
passed
decree"
32. The expression "court which passed a decree" or
words to that effect shall, in relation to the execution of
decrees, unless there is any thing repugnant in the subject or
context, be deemed to include-
(a) where the decree to be executed has been passed
in the exercise of appellate jurisdiction, the
court of first instance; and
(b) where the court of first instance has ceased to
exist or to have jurisdiction to execute it, the
court which, if the suit wherein the decree was
passed was instituted at the time of making the
application for the execution of the decree,
would have jurisdiction to try such suit. Court by which Decrees may be Executed
Courts by
which
decrees may
be executed
33. A decree may be executed either by the court
which passed it or by the court to which it is sent for
execution.

s by
which
decrees may
be executed
33. A decree may be executed either by the court
which passed it or by the court to which it is sent for
execution.

Transfer of
decree 34.-(1) The court which passed a decree may, on the
application of the decree-holder, send it for execution to
another court-
(a) if the person against whom the decree is passed
actually and voluntarily resides or carries on
business or personally works for gain, within the
local limits of the jurisdiction of such other
court;
(b) if such person has no property within the local
limits of the jurisdiction of the court which

ocal limits of the jurisdiction of such other
court;
(b) if such person has no property within the local
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passed the decree sufficient to satisfy such
decree and has property within the local limits
of the jurisdiction of such other court;
(c) if the decree directs the sale or delivery of
immovable property situate outside the local
limits of the jurisdiction of the court which
passed it; or
(d) if the court which passed the decree considers
for any other reason, which it shall record in
writing, that the decree should be executed by
such other court. (2) The court which passed a decree may of its own
motion send it for execution to any subordinate court of
competent jurisdiction. Result of
execution
proceedings
to be certified
35. The court to which a decree is sent for execution
shall certify to the court which passed it the fact of such
execution or, where the former court fails to execute the same,
the circumstances attending such failure. Powers of
court in
executing
transferred
decree
36.

on or, where the former court fails to execute the same,
the circumstances attending such failure. Powers of
court in
executing
transferred
decree
36.

The court executing a decree sent to it shall have
the same powers in executing such decree as if it had been
passed by itself; and all persons disobeying or obstructing the
execution of the decree shall be punishable by such court in
the same manner as if it had passed the decree and its order in
executing such decree shall be subject to the same rules in
respect of appeal as if the decree had been passed by itself. Precepts 37.-(1) Upon the application of the decree-holder the
court which passed the decree may, whenever it thinks fit,
issue a precept to any other court which would be competent
to execute such decree to attach any property belonging to the
judgment debtor and specified in the precept. (2) The court to which a precept is sent shall proceed
to attach the property in the manner prescribed in regard to the
attachment of property in execution of a decree:
Provided that, no attachment under a precept shall
continue for more than two months unless the period of
attachment is extended by an order of the court which passed

o attachment under a precept shall
continue for more than two months unless the period of
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the decree or unless, before the determination of such
attachment, the decree has been transferred to the court by
which the attachment has been made and the decree-holder has
applied for an order for the sale of such property. Questions to be determined by Court Executing Decree
Questions to
be
determined
by Court
executing
decree
Cap. 4
s.8
38.-(1) All questions arising between the parties to the
suit in which the decree was passed, or their representative,
and relating to the execution, discharge or satisfaction of the
decree, shall be determined by the court executing the decree
and not by a separate suit. (2) The court may, subject to any objection as to
limitation or jurisdiction, treat a proceeding under this section
as a suit or a suit as a proceeding and may, if necessary, order
payment of any additional court fees. (3) Where a question arises as to whether any person is
or is not the representative of a party, such question shall, for
the purposes of this section, be determined by the court.

s to whether any person is
or is not the representative of a party, such question shall, for
the purposes of this section, be determined by the court.

Limit of Time for Execution
Execution
barred in
certain cases
39.-(1) Where an application to execute a decree, not
being a decree granting an injunction, has been made no order
for the execution of the same decree shall be made upon any
fresh application presented after the expiration of twelve years
from–
(a) the date of the decree sought to be executed; or
(b) where the decree or any subsequent order directs
any payment of money or the delivery of any
property to be made at a certain date or at
recurring periods, the date of the default in
making the payment or delivery in respect of
which the applicant seeks to execute the decree. (2) Nothing in this section shall be deemed-
(a) to preclude the court from ordering the
execution of a decree upon an application
presented after the expiration of the said term of
twelve years where the judgment debtor has, by

dering the
execution of a decree upon an application
presented after the expiration of the said term of
twelve years where the judgment debtor has, by

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fraud or force, prevented the execution of the
decree at some time within twelve years
immediately before the date of the application;
or
(b) to limit or otherwise affect the operation of
article 183 of the First Schedule to the Indian
Limitation Act, as applied to Tanzania. Transferee and Legal Representatives
Transferee 40. Every transferee of a decree shall hold the same
subject to the equities (if any) which the judgment debtor
might have enforced against the original decree-holder. Legal
representative 41.-(1) Where a judgment debtor dies before the decree
has been fully satisfied, the holder of the decree may apply to
the court which passed it to execute the same against the legal
representative of the deceased.

fully satisfied, the holder of the decree may apply to
the court which passed it to execute the same against the legal
representative of the deceased.

(2) Where the decree is executed against such legal
representative, he shall be liable only to the extent of the
property of the deceased which has come to his hands and has
not been duly disposed of; and for the purpose of ascertaining
such liability, the court executing the decree may, of its own
motion or on the application of the decree-holder, compel such
legal representative to produce such accounts as it thinks fit. Procedure in Execution
Powers of
court to
enforce
execution
42. Subject to such conditions and limitations as may
be prescribed, the court may, on the application of the decree-
holder, order execution of the decree-
(a) by delivery of any property specifically decreed;
(b) by attachment and sale or by sale without
attachment of any property;
(c) by arrest and detention in prison;
(d) by appointing a receiver; or
(e) in such other manner as the nature of the relief
granted may require.

rty;
(c) by arrest and detention in prison;
(d) by appointing a receiver; or
(e) in such other manner as the nature of the relief
granted may require.

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Enforcement
of decree
against legal
representative
43.-(1) Where a decree is passed against a party as the
legal representative of a deceased person and the decree is for
the payment of money out of the property of the deceased, it
may be executed by the attachment and sale of any such
property. (2) Where no such property remains in the possession
of the judgment debtor and he fails to satisfy the court that he
has duly applied such property of the deceased as is proved to
have come into his possession, the decree may be executed
against the judgment debtor to the extent of the property in
respect of which he has failed so to satisfy the court in the
same manner as if the decree had been against him personally.

extent of the property in
respect of which he has failed so to satisfy the court in the
same manner as if the decree had been against him personally.

Arrest and Detention
Arrest and
detention 44.-(1) A judgment debtor may be arrested in
execution of a decree at any hour and on any day and shall, as
soon as practicable, be brought before the court, and the court
may order his detention:
Provided that, for the purposes of making an arrest
under this section–
(a) no dwelling-house shall be entered after sunset
and before sunrise;
(b) no outer door of a dwelling-house shall be broken
open unless such dwelling-house is in the
occupancy of the judgment debtor and he refuses
or in any way prevents access thereto, but when
the officer authorised to make the arrest has duly
gained access to any dwelling-house, he may
break open the door of any room in which he has
reason to believe the judgment debtor is to be
found; or
(c) if the room is in the actual occupancy of a woman
who is not the judgment debtor and who,
according to her religion or local custom, does not
appear in public, the officer authorised to make
the arrest shall give notice to her that she is at
liberty to withdraw and, after allowing a
reasonable time for her to withdraw and giving

ed to make
the arrest shall give notice to her that she is at
liberty to withdraw and, after allowing a
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her reasonable facility for withdrawing, may enter
the room for the purpose of making the arrest:
Cap 4
S.8 Provided further that, where the decree in execution of
which a judgment debtor is arrested is a decree for the
payment of money, and the judgment debtor pays the amount
of the decree and the costs of the arrest to the officer arresting
him, such officer shall at once release him. (2) Where a judgment debtor is arrested in execution of
a decree for the payment of money and brought before the
court, the court shall inform him that he may apply to be
declared an insolvent, and that he will be discharged if he has
not committed any act of bad faith regarding the subject of the
application and if he complies with the provisions of the law
of insolvency for the time being in force.

act of bad faith regarding the subject of the
application and if he complies with the provisions of the law
of insolvency for the time being in force.

(3) Where a judgment debtor expresses his intention to
apply to be declared an insolvent and furnishes security, to the
satisfaction of the court, that he will within one month so
apply and that he will appear, when called upon, in any
proceeding upon the application or upon the decree in
execution of which he was arrested, the court shall release him
from arrest and, if he fails so to apply and to appear, the court
may either direct the security to be realised or commit him as a
civil prisoner in execution of the decree. Subsistence
allowance 45. The Chief Justice may make rules prescribing
scales of monthly allowances payable for the subsistence of
judgment-debtors. Detention
and release 46.-(1) Every person detained as a civil prisoner in
execution of a decree shall be so detained-
(a) where the decree is for the payment of a sum of
money exceeding one hundred shillings, for a
period of six months; and
(b) in any other case, for a period of six weeks:
Provided that, he shall be released from such detention
before the expiration of the said period of six months or six
weeks, as the case may be-

eeks:
Provided that, he shall be released from such detention
before the expiration of the said period of six months or six
weeks, as the case may be-

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(i) on the amount mentioned in the warrant for
his detention being paid to the officer in
charge of the prison;
(ii) on the decree against him being otherwise
fully satisfied;
(iii) on the request of the person on whose
application he has been so detained; or
(iv) on the omission by the person on whose
application he has been so detained to pay
subsistence allowance:
Provided further that, he shall not be released from
such detention under clause (ii) or clause (iii) without the
order of the court. (2) A judgment debtor released from detention under
this section shall not, merely by reason of his release, be
discharged from his debt. (3) Where a judgment debtor has been released from
detention under this section before the expiration of the period
of six months or six weeks, as the case may be, for which he
was ordered to be detained, and the decree against him has not
been fully satisfied he shall, if he was released on the request
of the person on whose application he was detained but not
otherwise, be liable to be re-arrested under the decree in
execution of which he was detained.

the person on whose application he was detained but not
otherwise, be liable to be re-arrested under the decree in
execution of which he was detained.

(4) A judgment debtor who has been re-arrested under
the provisions of subsection (3) of this section shall be
detained as a civil prisoner for the remainder of the period of
six months or six weeks, as the case may be, for which he
would have been detained under the provisions of subsection
(1) of this section if he had not been released from such
detention under the proviso to that subsection:
Provided that, he shall be released from such detention
before the expiration of the remainder of the said period of six
months or six weeks, as the case may be, in any of the
circumstances specified in the first proviso to subsection (1) of
this section.

d period of six
months or six weeks, as the case may be, in any of the
circumstances specified in the first proviso to subsection (1) of
this section.

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Release on
grounds of
illness
47.-(1) At any time after a warrant for the arrest of a
judgment debtor has been issued, the court may cancel it on
the ground of his serious illness. (2) Where a judgment debtor has been arrested, the
court may release him if in its opinion he is not in a fit state of
health to be detained as a civil prisoner. (3) Where a judgment debtor has been committed as a
civil prisoner, he may be released-
(a) by the officer in charge of the prison in which he
is confined, on the ground of the existence of any
infectious or contagious disease; or
(b) by the committing court, or any court to which
that court is subordinate, on the ground of his
suffering from any serious illness. (4) A judgment debtor released under this section may
be re-arrested but the period of his detention as a civil prisoner
shall not in the aggregate exceed that prescribed by section 46. Attachment
Property
liable to
attachment
and sale in
execution of
decree
Act No. 11 of 1976
Sch. Cap.

aggregate exceed that prescribed by section 46. Attachment
Property
liable to
attachment
and sale in
execution of
decree
Act No. 11 of 1976
Sch. Cap.

4
s.8
48.-(1) The following property is liable to attachment
and sale in execution of a decree, namely, lands, houses or
other buildings, goods, money, banknotes, cheque, bills of
exchange, promissory notes, Government securities, bonds or
other securities for money debts, shares in a corporation and,
save as hereinafter mentioned, all other saleable property,
movable or immovable, belonging to the judgment debtor, or
over which, or the profits of which, he has a disposing power
which he may exercise for his own benefit, whether the same
be held in the name of the judgment debtor or by another
person in trust for him or on his behalf:
Provided that, the following shall not be liable to such
attachment or sale, namely-
(a) the necessary wearing-apparel, cooking vessels,
beds and bedding of the judgment debtor, his
wife and children, and such personal ornaments

amely-
(a) the necessary wearing-apparel, cooking vessels,
beds and bedding of the judgment debtor, his
wife and children, and such personal ornaments

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as, in accordance with religious usage, cannot
be parted with by any woman;
(b) tools of artisans, and, where the judgment
debtor is an agriculturist, his implements of
husbandry and such cattle and seed-grain as
may, in the opinion of the court, be necessary to
enable him to earn his livelihood as such;
(c) houses and other buildings (with the materials
and the sites thereof and the land immediately
appurtenant thereto and necessary for their
enjoyment) belonging to an agriculturist and
occupied by him;
(d) any land used for agricultural purposes by a
village, an Ujamaa Village, a co-operative
society, or an individual whose livelihood is
wholly dependent upon the use of such land;
(e) any residential house or building, or part of a
house or building occupied by the judgment
debtor, his wife and dependant children for
residential purposes;
(f) books of account;
(g) a mere right to sue for damages;
(h) the salary of an employee to the extent of-
(i) the whole of the salary where it does not
exceed one hundred and fifty
shillings monthly;
(ii) one hundred and fifty shillings monthly
where the salary exceeds one
hundred and fifty shillings and does not
exceed two hundred and fifty shillings
and does not exceed two hundred
and twenty-five shillings monthly; or
(iii) two-thirds of the salary in any other case;
(i) the expense allowances of any employees;
(j) an expectancy of succession by survivorship or
other merely contingent or possible right or
interest;
(k) a right to future maintenance; or

oyees;
(j) an expectancy of succession by survivorship or
other merely contingent or possible right or
interest;
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Explanation: The particulars mentioned in classes (f)
and (g) are exempt from attachment whether
before or after they are actually payable
(2) Subject to the provisions of any written law,
nothing in this section shall be deemed to exempt houses and
other buildings (which the materials and the sites thereof and
the lands immediately appurtenant thereof and necessary for
their enjoyment) from attachment or sale in execution of
decrees for rent of any such house, building, site or land. (3) For the purposes of this section-
"expense allowance" means any sum paid to an employee by
an employer which is a bona fide payment to meet an
expense incurred or to be incurred by the employee
wholly and exclusively in or for the purposes of the
performance of the duties of his office or employment or
in discharging functions authorised by the employer; and
“salary” includes any sum of money granted to any employee
y an employer other than an expense allowance. Seizure of
property in
dwelling
house
49.

nd
“salary” includes any sum of money granted to any employee
y an employer other than an expense allowance. Seizure of
property in
dwelling
house
49.

-(1) No person executing any process under this
Code directing or authorising seizure of movable property
shall enter any dwelling-house after sunset and before sunrise. (2) No outer door of a dwelling-house shall be broken
open unless such dwelling-house is in the occupancy of the
judgment debtor and he refuses or in any way prevents access
thereto, but when the person executing any such process had
duly gained access to any dwelling-house he may break open
the door of any room in which he has reason to believe any
such property to be. (3) Where a room in a dwelling-house is in the actual
occupancy of a woman who, according to her religion or local
custom, does not appear in public, the person executing the
(l) any other property declared by any written law
not to be liable to attachment.

r local
custom, does not appear in public, the person executing the
(l) any other property declared by any written law
not to be liable to attachment.

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process shall give notice to such woman that she is at liberty
to withdraw; and, after allowing reasonable time for her to
withdraw and giving her reasonable facility for withdrawing,
he may enter such room for the purpose of seizing the
property, using at the same time every precaution consistent
with these provisions, to prevent its clandestine removal. Property
attached in
execution of
decrees of
several courts
50.-(1) Where property not in the custody of any court
is under attachment in execution of decrees of more courts
than one, the court which shall receive or realise such property
and shall determine any claim thereto and any objection to the
attachment thereof shall be the court of the highest grade, or,
where there is no difference in grade between such courts, the
court under whose decree the property was first attached. (2) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to
invalidate any proceeding taken by a court executing one of
such decrees. Private
alienation of
property after
attachment to
be void
51.

be deemed to
invalidate any proceeding taken by a court executing one of
such decrees. Private
alienation of
property after
attachment to
be void
51.

Where an attachment has been made, any private
transfer or delivery of the property attached or of any interest
therein and any payment to the judgment debtor of any debt,
dividend or other moneys contrary to such attachment, shall
be void as against all claims enforceable under the attachment. Explanation: For the purposes of this section, claims
enforceable under an attachment include claims for the
rateable distribution of assets. Sale
Purchaser's
title 52. Where immovable property is sold in execution of
a decree and such sale has become absolute, the property shall
be deemed to have vested in the purchaser from the time when
the property is sold and not from the time when the sale
becomes absolute. Suit against
purchaser not
maintainable
on ground of
53.-(1) No suit shall be maintained against any person
claiming title under a purchase certified by the court in such
manner as may be prescribed on the ground that the purchase

intained against any person
claiming title under a purchase certified by the court in such
manner as may be prescribed on the ground that the purchase

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purchase
being on
behalf of
plaintiff
Cap. 4
s.8
was made on behalf of the plaintiff or on behalf of someone
through whom the plaintiff claims. (2) Nothing in this section shall bar a suit to obtain a
declaration that the name of any purchaser certified as
aforesaid was inserted in the certificate fraudulently or
without the consent of the real purchaser, or interfere with the
right of a third person to proceed against that property, though
ostensibly sold to the certified purchaser, on the ground that it
is liable to satisfy a claim of such third persons against the
real owner.

y, though
ostensibly sold to the certified purchaser, on the ground that it
is liable to satisfy a claim of such third persons against the
real owner.

Distribution of Assets
Proceeds of
execution sale
to be rateably
distributed
among
decree-
holders
54.-(1) Where assets are held by a court and more
persons than one have, before the receipt of such assets, made
application to the court for the execution of decrees for the
payment of money passed against the same judgment debtor
and have not obtained satisfaction thereof, the assets, after
deducting the costs of realisation, shall be rateably distributed
among all such persons:
Provided that–
(a) where any property is sold subject to a mortgage
or charge, the mortgagee or incumbrancer shall
not be entitled to share in any surplus arising
from such sale;
(b) where any property liable to be sold in execution
of a decree is subject to a mortgage or charge, the
court may with the consent of the mortgagee or
incumbrancer, order that the property be sold free
from the mortgage or charge, giving to the
mortgagee or incumbrancer the same interest in
the proceeds of the sale as he had in the property
sold;
(c) where any immovable property is sold in
execution of a decree ordering its sale for the
discharge of an incumbrance thereon, the
proceeds of sale shall be applied-
(i) in defraying the expenses of the sale;
(ii) in discharging the amount due under
the decree;

brance thereon, the
proceeds of sale shall be applied-
(i) in defraying the expenses of the sale;
(ii) in discharging the amount due under
the decree;

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(iii) in discharging the interest and principal
moneys due on subsequent
incumbrance (if any); and,
(iv) rateably among the holders of decrees
for the payment of money against the
judgment debtor who have, prior to the
sale of the property, applied to the court
which passed the decree ordering such
sale for execution of such decrees and
have not obtained satisfaction thereof. (2) Where all or any of the assets liable to be rateably
distributed under this section are paid to a person not entitled
to receive the same, any person so entitled may sue such
person to compel him to refund the assets. (3) Nothing in this section affects any right of the
Government. Resistance to Execution
Resistance to
execution 55.

compel him to refund the assets. (3) Nothing in this section affects any right of the
Government. Resistance to Execution
Resistance to
execution 55.

Where the court is satisfied that the holder of a
decree for the possession of immovable property or that the
purchaser of immovable property sold in execution of a decree
has been resisted or obstructed in obtaining possession of the
property by the judgment debtor or some person on his behalf
and that such resistance or obstruction was without any just
cause, the court may, at the instance of the decree-holder or
purchaser, order the judgment debtor or such other person to
be detained as a civil prisoner for a term which may extend to
thirty days and may further direct that the decree-holder or
purchaser be put into possession of the property. PART III
INCIDENTAL PROCEEDINGS
Commissions
Power of
court to issue
commissions
56. Subject to such conditions and limitations as may
be prescribed, the court may issue a commission-

Commissions
Power of
court to issue
commissions
56. Subject to such conditions and limitations as may
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(a) to examine any person;
(b) to make a local investigation;
(c) to examine or adjust accounts; or
(d) to make a partition. Commission
to another
court
57.–(1) A commission for the examination of any
person may be issued to any court (other than the High Court)
in Tanzania having jurisdiction in the place in which the
person to be examined resides. (2) Every court receiving a commission for the
examination of any person under subsection (1) shall examine
him or cause him to be examined pursuant thereto, and the
commission, when it has been duly executed, shall be returned
together with the evidence taken under it to the court from
which it was issued, unless the order for issuing the
commission has otherwise directed, in which case the
commission shall be returned in terms of such order. Letter of
request
Cap. 4
s.8
58. In lieu of issuing a commission, the court may
issue a letter of request to examine a witness residing at any
place outside Tanzania. Commissions
issued by
foreign courts
59.

mission, the court may
issue a letter of request to examine a witness residing at any
place outside Tanzania. Commissions
issued by
foreign courts
59.

The provisions as to the execution and return of
commissions for the examination of witnesses shall apply to
commissions issued by foreign courts for the examination of
persons residing in Tanzania
PART IV
SUITS IN PARTICULAR CASES
Suits against Public Officers
Exemption
from arrest
and personal
appearance of
public
officers
60. In a suit instituted against a public officer in
respect of any act purporting to be done by him in his official
capacity-
(a) the defendant shall not be liable to arrest nor his
property to attachment otherwise than in
execution of a decree; and

in his official
capacity-
(a) the defendant shall not be liable to arrest nor his
property to attachment otherwise than in
execution of a decree; and

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(b) where the court is satisfied that the defendant
cannot absent himself from his duty without
detriment to the public service, it shall exempt
him from appearing in person. Suits by Aliens and Foreign States
When aliens
may sue 61.-(1) Alien enemies residing in Tanzania with the
permission of the Government and alien friends, may sue in
the courts of Tanzania. (2) No alien enemy residing in Tanzania without such
permission, or residing in a foreign country, shall sue in any
of such courts. When foreign
State may sue 62.(1) A foreign State which has been recognised by
the Government of Tanzania may sue in any court of Tanzania
if the object of the suit is to enforce a private right vested in
the head of such State or in any officer of such State in his
public capacity. (2) Every court shall take judicial notice of the fact
that a foreign State has or has not been recognised by the
Government of Tanzania. Interpleader
Where
interpleader
suit may be
instituted
63.

the fact
that a foreign State has or has not been recognised by the
Government of Tanzania. Interpleader
Where
interpleader
suit may be
instituted
63.

Where two or more persons claim adversely to one
another the same debt, sum of money or other property,
movable or immovable, from another person who claims no
interest therein other than for charges or costs and who is
ready to pay or deliver it to the rightful claimant, such other
person may institute a suit of interpleader against all the
claimants for the purpose of obtaining a decision as to the
person to whom the payment or delivery shall be made and of
obtaining indemnity for himself:
Provided that, where any suit is pending in which the
rights of parties can properly be decided, no such suit of
interpleader shall be instituted.

lf:
Provided that, where any suit is pending in which the
rights of parties can properly be decided, no such suit of
interpleader shall be instituted.

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PART V
SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS
Arbitration
Arbitration
Cap. 15 64. Save in so far as is otherwise provided by the
Arbitration Act, or by any other law for the time being in
force, all references to arbitration, whether by an order in a
suit or otherwise, and all proceedings thereunder shall be
governed by the provisions contained in the Second Schedule. Special Case
Power to state
case for
opinion of
court
65. Where any person agrees in writing to state a case
for the opinion of the court, then the court shall try and
determine the same in the manner prescribed. Suits relating to Public Matters
Public
nuisance 66.-(1) In the case of a public nuisance, the Attorney-
General or two or more persons having obtained the consent
in writing of the Attorney-General, may institute a suit,
though no special damage has been caused, for a declaration
and injunction or for such other relief as may be appropriate to
the circumstances of the case. (2) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to limit or
otherwise affect any right of suit which may exist
independently of its provisions. Public
charities 67.

g in this section shall be deemed to limit or
otherwise affect any right of suit which may exist
independently of its provisions. Public
charities 67.

In the case of any alleged breach of any express or
constructive trust created for public purposes of a charitable or
religious nature, or where the direction of the court is deemed
necessary for the administration of any such trust, the
Attorney-General, or two or more persons having an interest
in the trust and having obtained the consent in writing of the
Attorney-General, may institute a suit, whether contentious or
not, in the High Court to obtain a decree-
(a) removing any trustee;

in writing of the
Attorney-General, may institute a suit, whether contentious or
not, in the High Court to obtain a decree-
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(b) appointing a new trustee;
(c) vesting any property in a trustee;
(d) directing accounts and inquiries;
(e) declaring what proportion of the trust property or
of the interest therein shall be allocated to any
particular object of the trust;
(f) authorising the whole or any part of the trust
property to be let, sold, mortgaged or exchanged;
(g) settling a scheme; or
(h) granting such further or other relief as the nature
of the case may require
PART VI
SUPPLEMENTAL PROCEEDINGS
Supplemental
proceedings 68.

heme; or
(h) granting such further or other relief as the nature
of the case may require
PART VI
SUPPLEMENTAL PROCEEDINGS
Supplemental
proceedings 68.

In order to prevent the ends of justice from being
defeated the court may, subject to any rules in that behalf-
(a) issue a warrant to arrest the defendant and bring
him before the court to show cause why he
should not give security for his appearance, and if
he fails to comply with any order for security
commit him as a civil prisoner;
(b) direct the defendant to furnish security to produce
any property belonging to him and to place the
same at the disposal of the court or order the
attachment of any property;
(c) grant a temporary injunction and in case of
disobedience commit the person guilty thereof as
a civil prisoner and order that his property be
attached and sold;
(d) appoint a receiver of any property and enforce the
performance of his duties by attaching and selling
his property; or
(e) make such other interlocutory orders as may
appear to the court to be just and convenient.

of his duties by attaching and selling
his property; or
(e) make such other interlocutory orders as may
appear to the court to be just and convenient.

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Compensation
for obtaining
arrest,
attachment or
injunction on
insufficient
grounds. 69. (1) Where, in any suit in which an arrest or
attachment has been effected or a temporary injunction
granted under section 68-
(a) it appears to the court that such attachment or
injunction was applied for on insufficient
grounds; or
(b) the suit of the plaintiff fails and it appears to the
court that there was no reasonable or probable
ground for instituting the same,
the defendant may apply to the court and the court may, upon
such application, award against the plaintiff by its order such
amount, not exceeding two thousand shillings, as it deems a
reasonable compensation to the defendant for the expense or
injury caused to him. (2) An order determining any such application shall
bar any suit for compensation in respect of such arrest,
attachment or injunction.

caused to him. (2) An order determining any such application shall
bar any suit for compensation in respect of such arrest,
attachment or injunction.

PART VII
APPEALS
Appeals from Decrees
Appeal from
original
decree
70.-(1) Save where otherwise expressly provided in
the body of this Code or by any other law for the time being in
force, an appeal shall lie to the High Court from every decree
passed by a court of a resident magistrate or a district court
exercising original jurisdiction. (2) An appeal may lie from an original decree passed
ex parte. (3) No appeal shall lie from a decree passed by the
court with the consent of the parties. Appeals from
final decree
where no
appeal from
preliminary
decree
71. Where any party aggrieved by a preliminary decree
does not appeal from such decree, he shall be precluded from
disputing its correctness in any appeal which may be preferred
from the final decree.

ree
does not appeal from such decree, he shall be precluded from
disputing its correctness in any appeal which may be preferred
from the final decree.

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Decision
where appeal
heard by two
or more
judges
72.-(1) Where an appeal is heard by a Bench of two or
more judges, the appeal shall be decided in accordance with
the opinion of such judges or of the majority (if any) of such
judges. (2) Where there is no such majority which concurs in
a judgment varying or reversing the decree appealed from,
such decree shall be confirmed:
Provided that, where the bench hearing the appeal is
composed of two judges and the judges composing the bench
differ in opinion on a point of law, they may state the point of
law upon which they differ, and the appeal shall then be heard
upon that point only by one or more of the other judges, and
such point shall be decided according to the opinion of the
majority (if any) of the judges who have heard the appeal
including those who first heard it. No decree to
be reversed or
modified for
error or
irregularity
not affecting
merits or
jurisdiction
73.

the appeal
including those who first heard it. No decree to
be reversed or
modified for
error or
irregularity
not affecting
merits or
jurisdiction
73.

No decree shall be reversed or substantially
varied, nor shall any case be remanded, on appeal, on account
of any misjoinder of parties or causes of action or any error,
defect or irregularity in any proceedings in the suit not
affecting the merits of the case or the jurisdiction of the court. Appeal from Orders
Orders from
which appeals
lie
Acts Nos. 25 of 2002
Sch. 12 of 2004
Sch. 17 of 2008
S. 23
74.-(1) An appeal shall lie to the High Court from the
following orders of the District Courts, Resident Magistrate’s
Courts and any other tribunal, the decisions of which are
appealable to the High Court, and save as otherwise expressly
provided in this code or by any law for the time being in
force from no other order-
(a) an order superseding an arbitration where the
award has not been completed within the period
allowed by the court;
(b) an order on an award stated in the form of a
special case;

itration where the
award has not been completed within the period
allowed by the court;
(b) an order on an award stated in the form of a
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(c) an order modifying or correcting an award;
(d) an order filing or refusing to file an agreement
to refer to arbitration;
(e) an order staying or refusing to stay a suit where
there is an agreement to refer to arbitration;
(f) an order filing or refusing to file an award in an
arbitration without the intervention of the court;
(g) an order under section 69;
(h) an order under any of the provisions of this
Code imposing a fine or directing the arrest or
detention as a civil prisoner of any person
except where such arrest or detention is in
execution of a decree; or
(i) any order made under rules from which an
appeal is expressly allowed by rules. (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (1),
and subject to subsection (3), no appeal shall lie against or be
made in respect of any preliminary or interlocutory decision
or order of the District Court, Resident Magistrate’s Court or
any other tribunal, unless such decision or order has effect of
finally determining the suit.

er of the District Court, Resident Magistrate’s Court or
any other tribunal, unless such decision or order has effect of
finally determining the suit.

(3) Subsection (2) shall not apply in relation to a
decision or order given in relation to the exercise by the
mortgagee of the powers to see or enter in possession of the
mortgaged land or in an action brought by a mortgagor to
suspend or to stop sale of a mortgaged property. Other orders 75. Save as otherwise expressly provided, no appeal
shall lie from any order made by a court; but where a decree is
appealed from, any error, defect or irregularity in any order,
affecting the decision of the case may be set forth as a ground
of objection in the memorandum of appeal. General Provisions relating to Appeals
Powers of
High Court on
appeal
Cap. 4
76.-(1) Subject to such conditions and limitations as
may be prescribed, the High Court in the exercise of its
appellate jurisdiction shall have power to-

(1) Subject to such conditions and limitations as
may be prescribed, the High Court in the exercise of its
appellate jurisdiction shall have power to-

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s.8 (a) determine a case finally;
(b) remit a case for re-trial;
(c) frame issues and refer them for trial; or
(d) take additional evidence or to require such
evidence to be taken. (2) Subject to any conditions and limitations
prescribed under subsection (1), the High Court shall have the
same powers and shall perform, as nearly as may be, the same
duties as are conferred and imposed by this Code on courts of
original jurisdiction in respect of suits instituted therein. PART VIII
REFERENCE, REVIEW AND REVISION
Reference to
High Court
Cap. 4
s.8
77. Subject to such conditions and limitations as may
be prescribed, any court may state a case and refer the same
for the opinion of the High Court and the High Court may
make such order thereon as it thinks fit. Review
Acts Nos. 25 of 2002
Sch. 17 of 2008
s.

same
for the opinion of the High Court and the High Court may
make such order thereon as it thinks fit. Review
Acts Nos. 25 of 2002
Sch. 17 of 2008
s.

24
78.-(1) Subject to any conditions and limitations
prescribed under section 77, any person considering himself
aggrieved-
(a) by decree or order from which an appeal is
allowed by this Code but from which no appeal
has been preferred; or
(b) by a decree or order from which no appeal is
allowed by this Code,
may apply for a review of judgment to the court which passed
the decree or made the order, and the court may make such
order thereon as it thinks fit. (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (1)
and subject to subsection (3), no application for review shall
lie against or be made in respect of any preliminary or
interlocutory decision or order of the Court unless such
decision or order has the effect of finally determining the suit. (3) Subsection (2) shall not apply in relation to an
application to review a decision or order given in relation to
the exercise by the mortgagee of the powers to sell or enter in
possession of the mortgaged land or in an action brought by a
mortgagor to suspend or to stop sale of a mortgaged property.

powers to sell or enter in
possession of the mortgaged land or in an action brought by a
mortgagor to suspend or to stop sale of a mortgaged property.

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Revision
Act No. 25 of 2005
Sch
Cap. 4
s.8
79.-(1) The High Court may call for the record of any
case which has been decided by any court subordinate to it
and in which no appeal lies thereto, and if such subordinate
court appears-
(a) to have exercised jurisdiction not vested in it by
law;
(b) to have failed to exercise jurisdiction so vested;
or
(c) to have acted in the exercise of its jurisdiction
illegally or with material irregularity,
the High Court may make such order in the case as it
thinks fit. . (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (1),
no application for revision shall lie or be made in respect of
any preliminary or interlocutory decision or order of the Court
unless such decision or order has the effect of finally
determining the suit. Cap. 11
(3) 2 Nothing in this section shall be construed as
limiting the High Court's power to exercise revisional
jurisdiction under the Magistrates' Courts Act. PART IX
RULES
Application
of rules in
First and
Second
Schedules
80. Subject to this Act, the Rules set out in the First
and Second Schedules shall apply to the matters provided for
in this Code.

nd
Second
Schedules
80. Subject to this Act, the Rules set out in the First
and Second Schedules shall apply to the matters provided for
in this Code.

Powers of
Chief Justice
to make rules
81. The Chief Justice may, with the consent of the
Minister responsible for legal affairs, amend the First and
Second Schedules. Matters for
which rules
may provide
82.-(1) Rules made in accordance with the provisions
of this Part may provide for any matter relating to the
procedure of civil courts. 2 Note: Subsection (3) was previously subsection (3) in terms of Act No 49 of 1966, The
errors in the Amendment Act No. 25 of 2002 are thus rectified by retaining the referred
subsection which was not deleted hence maintained as subsection (3) appearing herein.

Act No. 25 of 2002 are thus rectified by retaining the referred
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(2) In particular, and without prejudice to the
generality of the powers conferred by subsection (1), and in
addition to the powers conferred by sections 29 and 45, such
rules may provide for all or any of the following matters,
namely-
(a) the service of summonses, notices and other
process by post or in any other manner either
generally or in any specified areas, and the proof
of such service;
(b) the maintenance and custody, while under
attachment, of livestock and other movable
property, the fees payable for such maintenance
and custody, the sale of such livestock and
property and the proceeds of such sale;
(c) procedure in suits by way of counterclaim, and
the valuation of such suits for the purposes of
jurisdiction;
(d) procedure in garnishee and charging orders either
in addition to, or in substitution for, the
attachment and sale of debts;
(e) summary procedure-
(i) in suits in which the plaintiff seeks only
to recover a debt or liquidated demand
in money payable by the defendant,
with or without interest, arising on a
contract, express or implied, or on an
enactment where the sum sought to be
recovered is a fixed sum of money or in
the nature of a debt other than a
penalty; or on a guarantee, where the
claim against the principal is in respect
of a debt or a liquidated demand only;
or on a trust; or
(ii) in suits for the recovery of immovable
property, with or without a claim for
rent or mesne profits, by a landlord
against a tenant whose term has expired
or has been duly determined by notice

operty, with or without a claim for
rent or mesne profits, by a landlord
against a tenant whose term has expired
or has been duly determined by notice

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to quit, or has become liable to
forfeiture for non-payment of rent, or
against persons claiming under such
tenant;
(f) procedure by way of originating summons;
(g) consolidation of suits, appeals and other
proceedings;
(h) delegation to any Registrar, Deputy Registrar or
District Registrar or other official of the court of
any judicial, quasi-judicial, and non-judicial
duties; and
(i) all forms, registers, books, entries and accounts
which may be necessary or desirable for the
transaction of the business of courts. PART X
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Courts to
respect
privacy of
women
enjoined by
religion or
custom
83.-(1) Women who, according to their religion or
local custom, do not appear in public shall, when appearing or
required to appear in court pursuant to any process issued by
the court, be accorded such facilities for maintaining their
privacy as may be reasonable and practicable. (2) Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to
exempt such women from arrest in execution of civil process. Arrest other
than in
execution of
decree
84.

Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to
exempt such women from arrest in execution of civil process. Arrest other
than in
execution of
decree
84.

The provisions of sections 44, 45 and 47 shall
apply, so far as may be, to all persons arrested under this
Code. Exemption
from arrest
under civil
process
85.-(1) No judge, magistrate or other judicial officer
shall be liable to arrest under civil process while going to,
presiding in, or returning from, his court. (2) Where any matter is pending before a tribunal
having jurisdiction therein, or believing in good faith that it
has such jurisdiction, the parties thereto, their advocates and
recognised agents, and their witnesses, acting in obedience to

g in good faith that it
has such jurisdiction, the parties thereto, their advocates and
recognised agents, and their witnesses, acting in obedience to

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a summons, shall be exempt from arrest under civil process
other than process issued by such tribunal for contempt of
court while going to or attending such tribunal for the purpose
of such matter, and while returning from such tribunal. (3) Nothing in subsection (2) shall enable a judgment
debtor to claim exemption from arrest under an order for
immediate execution or where such judgment debtor attends
to show cause why he should not be committed to prison in
execution of a decree.

n order for
immediate execution or where such judgment debtor attends
to show cause why he should not be committed to prison in
execution of a decree.

Procedure
where person
to be arrested
or property to
be attached is
outside
jurisdiction
86.-(1) Where an application is made that any person
shall be arrested or that any property shall be attached under
any provision of this Code, not relating to the execution of
decrees, and such person resides or such property is situate
outside the local limits of the jurisdiction of the court to which
the application is made the court may, in its discretion, issue a
warrant of arrest or make an order of attachment and send to
the court within the local limits of whose jurisdiction such
person resides or such property is situate a copy of the warrant
or order, together with the probable amount of the costs of the
arrest or attachment or a notice that security for the payment
of such amount has been given. (2) The court receiving such copy and amount or
notice shall cause the arrest or attachment to be made by its
own officers and shall inform the court which issued or made
such warrant or order of the arrest or attachment.

arrest or attachment to be made by its
own officers and shall inform the court which issued or made
such warrant or order of the arrest or attachment.

(3) The court making an arrest under this section shall
send the person arrested to the court by which the warrant of
arrest was issued, unless he shows cause to the satisfaction of
the former court why he should not be sent to the latter court,
or unless he furnishes sufficient security for his appearance
before the latter court or for satisfying any decree that may be
passed against him by that court, in either of which cases the
court making the arrest shall release him. Assessors in
causes of
salvage, etc. 87.-(1) In any admiralty cause of salvage, towage or
collision, the High Court may, if it thinks fit, and shall upon
request of either party to such cause, summon to its assistance,

of salvage, towage or
collision, the High Court may, if it thinks fit, and shall upon
request of either party to such cause, summon to its assistance,

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in such manner as it may direct or as may be prescribed, two
competent assessors, and such assessors shall attend and assist
accordingly. (2) Every assessor shall receive such fees for his
attendance to be paid by such of the parties as the High Court
may direct or as may be prescribed. Orders and
notices to be
in writing
88. All orders and notices served on, or given to, any
person under the provisions of this Code shall be in writing. Application
for restitution 89.-(1) Where and in so far as a decree is varied or
reversed, the court of first instance shall, on the application of
any party entitled to any benefit by way of restitution or
otherwise, cause such restitution to be made as will, so far as
may be, place the parties in the position which they would
have occupied but for such decree or such part thereof as has
been varied or reversed; and, for this purpose, the court may
make any orders, including orders for the refund of costs and
for the payment of interest, damages, compensation and
mesne profits, which are properly consequential on such
variation or reversal.

und of costs and
for the payment of interest, damages, compensation and
mesne profits, which are properly consequential on such
variation or reversal.

(2) No suit shall be instituted for the purpose of
obtaining any restitution or other relief which could be
obtained by application under subsection (1). Enforcement
of liability of
surety
90. Where any person has become liable as surety-
(a) for the performance of any decree or any part
thereof;
(b) for the restitution of any property taken in
execution of a decree; or
(c) for the payment of any money or for the
fulfilment of any condition imposed on any
person, under an order of the court in any suit or
in any proceeding consequent thereon,
the decree or order may be executed against him to the extent
to which he has rendered himself personally liable, in the
manner herein provided for the execution of decrees, and such
person shall, for the purposes of appeal, be deemed a party

lf personally liable, in the
manner herein provided for the execution of decrees, and such
person shall, for the purposes of appeal, be deemed a party

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within the meaning of section 38, provided that such notices
as the court in each case thinks sufficient has been given to
the surety. Proceedings
by or against
representative
s
91. Save as otherwise provided by this Code or by any
written law for the time being in force, where any proceeding
may be taken or application made by or against any person,
then the proceeding may be taken or the application may be
made by or against any person claiming under him. Consent or
agreement by
persons under
disability
92. In all suits to which any person under disability is
a party, any consent or agreement as to any proceeding shall,
if given or made with the express leave of the court by the
next friend or guardian for the suit, have the same force and
effect as if such person were under no disability and had given
such consent or made such agreement. Enlargement
of time 93. Where any period is fixed or granted by the court
for the doing of any act prescribed or allowed by this Code,
the court may, in its discretion, from time to time, enlarge
such period, even though the period originally fixed or
granted may have expired.

s Code,
the court may, in its discretion, from time to time, enlarge
such period, even though the period originally fixed or
granted may have expired.

Transfer of
business 94. Save as otherwise provided, where the business of
any court is transferred to any other court, the court to which
the business is so transferred shall have the same powers and
shall perform the same duties as those respectively conferred
and imposed by or under this Code upon the court from which
the business was so transferred. Saving of
inherent
powers of
court
95. Nothing in this Code shall be deemed to limit or
otherwise affect the inherent power of the court to make such
orders as may be necessary for the ends of justice or to
prevent abuse of the process of the court. Amendments
of judgments,
decrees or
orders
96. Clerical or arithmetical mistakes in judgments,
decrees or orders, or errors arising therein from any accidental
slip or omission may, at any time, be corrected by the court
either of its own motion or on the application of any of the
parties.

from any accidental
slip or omission may, at any time, be corrected by the court
either of its own motion or on the application of any of the
parties.

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General
power to
amend
97. The court may at any time, and on such terms
as to costs or otherwise as it may think fit, amend any defect
or error in any proceeding in a suit; and all necessary
amendments shall be made for the purpose of determining the
real question or issue raised by or depending on such
proceeding. PART XI
REPEAL AND TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS
Omitted 98.-100. Omitted
Forms 101.-(1) Subject to any prescribed forms, the Chief
Justice may approve for use forms for applications,
proceedings, processes, notices, orders, decrees, precepts,
memoranda, bonds, commissions, letters of request or other
documents required to be prepared, executed, filed, issued or
otherwise used in connection with proceedings under this
Code. (2) Where any form is prescribed or approved for use
by the Chief Justice it shall be followed in all such cases to
which it applies with such variations as the circumstances of
the case require.

for use
by the Chief Justice it shall be followed in all such cases to
which it applies with such variations as the circumstances of
the case require.

(3) All forms heretofore in use in connection with
proceedings under the Indian Code of Civil Procedure, 1908,
as in force in Tanzania shall, where applicable and subject to
such variations as may be necessary, be deemed to be forms
approved by the Chief Justice for use in connection with
proceedings under this Code until replaced by forms
prescribed or approved by the Chief Justice under subsection
(1).

stice for use in connection with
proceedings under this Code until replaced by forms
prescribed or approved by the Chief Justice under subsection
(1).

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FIRST SCHEDULE
THE CIVIL PROCEDURE RULES
(Section 80)
Citation 1A. These Rules may be cited as the Civil Procedure
Rules. ORDER I
PARTIES TO SUITS
(a) Joinder of Parties
Who may be
joined as
plaintiffs
1. All persons may join in one suit as plaintiffs in
whom any right to relief in respect of or arising out of the
same act or transaction or series of acts or transactions is
alleged to exist, whether jointly, severally or in the alternative
where, if such persons brought separate suits, any common
question of law or fact would arise. Power of
court to order
separate trials
2. Where it appears to the court that any joinder of
plaintiffs may embarrass or delay the trial of the suit, the court
may put the plaintiffs to their election or order separate trials
or make such other order as may be expedient. Who may be
joined as
defendants
3.

urt
may put the plaintiffs to their election or order separate trials
or make such other order as may be expedient. Who may be
joined as
defendants
3.

All persons may be joined as defendants against
whom any right to relief in respect of or arising out of the
same act or transaction or series of acts or transactions is
alleged to exist, whether jointly, severally or in the alternative
where, if separate suits were brought against such persons,
any common question of law or fact would arise. Court may
give judgment
for or against
one or more
of joint
parties
4. Judgment may be given-
(a) for such one or more of the plaintiffs as may be
found to be entitled to relief, for such relief as he
or they may be entitled to; or
(b) against such one or more of the defendants as
may be found to be liable, according to their
respective liabilities

or they may be entitled to; or
(b) against such one or more of the defendants as
may be found to be liable, according to their
respective liabilities

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Defendant
need not be
interested
5. It shall not be necessary that every defendant shall
be interested as to all the reliefs claimed in any suit against
him. Joinder of
parties liable
on same
contract
6. The plaintiff may, at his option, join as parties to
the same suit all or any of the persons severally, or jointly and
severally, liable on any one contract, including parties to bills
of exchange and promissory notes. When
plaintiff in
doubt, from
whom redress
is to be
sought
7. Where the plaintiff is in doubt as to the person from
whom he is entitled to obtain redress, he may join two or more
defendants in order that the question as to which of the
defendants is liable, and to what extent, may be determined as
between all parties.

o or more
defendants in order that the question as to which of the
defendants is liable, and to what extent, may be determined as
between all parties.

One person
may sue or
defend on
behalf of all
in same
interest
8.-(1) Where there are numerous person having the
same interest in one suit, one or more of such persons may,
with the permission of the court, sue or be sued, or may
defend, in such suit, on behalf of or for the benefit of all
persons so interested; but the court shall in such case give, at
the plaintiff's expense, notice of the institution of the suit to all
such persons either by personal service or, where from the
number of persons or any other cause such service is not
reasonably practicable, by public advertisement, as the court
in each case may direct. (2) Any person on whose behalf or for whose benefit a
suit is instituted or defended under sub-rule (1) may apply to
the court to be made a party to such suit. Misjoinder
and non-
joinder of
parties
Cap. 4
s.8
9. A suit shall not be defeated by reason of the
misjoinder or non-joinder of parties, and the court may in
every suit deal with the matter in controversy so far as regards
the right and interests of the parties actually before it. Suit in name
of wrong
plaintiff
Cap.

deal with the matter in controversy so far as regards
the right and interests of the parties actually before it. Suit in name
of wrong
plaintiff
Cap.

4
s.8
10.-(1) Where a suit has been instituted in the name of
the wrong person as plaintiff or where it is doubtful whether it
has been instituted in the name of the right plaintiff the court
may at any stage of the suit, if satisfied that the suit has been

doubtful whether it
has been instituted in the name of the right plaintiff the court
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so instituted through a bona fide mistake, and that it is
necessary for the determination of the real matter in dispute so
to do, order any other person to be substituted or added as
plaintiff upon such terms as the court thinks just. (2) The court may, at any stage of the proceedings,
either upon or without the application of either party and on
such terms as may appear to the court to be just, order that the
name of any party improperly joined, whether as plaintiff or
defendant, be struck out, and that the name of any person who
ought to have been joined, whether as plaintiff or defendant,
or whose presence before the court may be necessary in order
to enable the court effectually and completely to adjudicate
upon and settle all the questions involved in the suit, be added. (3) A person shall not be added as a plaintiff using
without a next friend or as the next friend of a plaintiff under
any disability without his consent.

A person shall not be added as a plaintiff using
without a next friend or as the next friend of a plaintiff under
any disability without his consent.

(4) Where a defendant is added the plaint shall, unless
the court otherwise directs, be amended in such manner as
may be necessary; and amended copies of the summons and
of the plaint shall be served on the new defendant and, if the
court thinks fit, on the original defendant. Cap. 89 (5) Subject to the provisions of section 22 of the Law
of Limitation Act, the proceedings as against any person
added as defendant shall be deemed to have begun only on the
service of the summons. Conduct of
suit 11. The court may give the conduct of the suit to such
person as it deems proper. Appearance
of one of
several
plaintiffs or
defendants for
others
12.-(1) Where there are more plaintiffs than one, any
one or more of them may be authorised by any other of them
to appear, plead or act for such other in any proceeding; and in
like manner, where there are more defendants than one, any
one or more of them may be authorised by any other of them
to appear, plead or act for such other in any proceeding.

are more defendants than one, any
one or more of them may be authorised by any other of them
to appear, plead or act for such other in any proceeding.

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(2) The authority shall be in writing signed by the
party giving it and shall be filed in court. Objections as
to non-joinder
or misjoinder
13. All objections on the ground of non-joinder or
misjoinder of parties shall be taken at the earliest possible
opportunity and, in all case where issues are settled, at or
before such settlement unless the ground of objection has
subsequently arisen; and any such objection not so taken shall
be deemed to have been waived. (b) Third Party Procedure
Leave to file
third party
notice
14.-(1) Where in any suit a defendant claims against
any person not a party to the suit (hereinafter referred to as
"the third party")-
(a) any contribution or indemnity; or
(b) any relief or remedy relating to or connected with
the subject matter of the suit and substantially the
same as a relief or remedy claimed by the
plaintiff,
the defendant may apply to the court for leave to present to
the court a third party notice.

the
same as a relief or remedy claimed by the
plaintiff,
the defendant may apply to the court for leave to present to
the court a third party notice.

(2) An application under sub-rule (1) shall, unless the
court otherwise directs, be made ex parte and be supported by
an affidavit stating-
(a) the nature of the claim made by the plaintiff in
the suit;
(b) the stage which proceedings in the suit have
reached;
(c) the nature of the claim made by the applicant
against the third party and its relation to the
plaintiff's claim against the applicant; and
(d) the name and address of the third party. (3) Where, upon an application made under sub-rule
(1), the court is satisfied that the defendant's claim against the
third party is in respect of a matter referred to in paragraph (a)
or (b) of that sub-rule and that, having regard to all the

dant's claim against the
third party is in respect of a matter referred to in paragraph (a)
or (b) of that sub-rule and that, having regard to all the

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circumstances of the case, it is reasonable and proper to grant
leave to the defendant to present a third party notice, the court
shall, upon such terms and conditions as it may think just,
make an order granting the defendant leave to present a third
party notice. (4) An order granting leave to present a third party
notice shall contain directions as to the period within which
such notice may be presented and as to such other matters as
the court may think just. Contents of
notice 15. Every third party notice shall state-
(a) the nature of the plaintiff's case against the
defendant;
(b) the nature of the defendant's claim against the
third party;
(c) the reliefs claimed by the defendant against the
third party;
(d) the period within which the third party may
present his defence; and the consequences of the
failure by the third party to present his defence
within such a period. Service of
notice on
third party
and other
parties to the
suit
16.-(1) The court shall cause to be served a copy of a
third party notice presented to it on the third party in
accordance with rules relating to service of summons.

rt shall cause to be served a copy of a
third party notice presented to it on the third party in
accordance with rules relating to service of summons.

(2) A copy of the third party notice shall also be served
on each of the other parties to the suit in accordance with the
provisions of rule 2 of Order VI as if such notice were a
pleading other than a plaint. Defence by
third party 17. Where a third party notice has been served on the
third party, the third party shall, if he wishes to dispute the
plaintiff's claim in the suit against the defendant presenting the
third party notice or his own liability to the defendant, within
twenty-one days of the service of the third party notice upon
him or such longer period as the court may have directed or as
the court may, on the application of the third party, direct,
present to the court a written statement of his defence.

e court may have directed or as
the court may, on the application of the third party, direct,
present to the court a written statement of his defence.

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Directions 18.-(1) Where a third party has presented a written
statement of defence the court shall on the application of the
defendant presenting the third party notice or on the
application of the third party or, where the third party has
disputed the plaintiff's claim against the defendant, on the
application of the plaintiff, or on its own motion, fix a date for
the giving of directions and may on such date, if satisfied that
there is a proper question to be tried as to the liability of the
third party in respect of the claim made against him by the
defendant, order the question of such liability to be tried in
such manner, at or after the trial of the suit, as the court may
direct or, if the court is not so satisfied, pass such decree or
make such order as the nature of the case may require. (2) The court shall cause a notice of the date of giving
directions to be served on the defendant presenting the third
party notice and on the third party and on such other parties to
the suit as the court may direct, in accordance with the rules
relating to service of summons. Judgment
against third
party in
default
G.N. No. 376 of 1968
Cap.

s the court may direct, in accordance with the rules
relating to service of summons. Judgment
against third
party in
default
G.N. No. 376 of 1968
Cap.

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s.8
19.-(1) Where a third party makes default in presenting
his written statement of defence within the time allowed under
rule 17 or having presented a written statement of defence,
makes default in appearing on the date fixed for the giving of
directions–
(a) if the defendant presenting the third party notice
suffers judgment by default, such defendant
may at any time after satisfaction of that
judgment or, with leave of the court, before
satisfaction thereof, apply ex parte for judgment
against the third party in respect of any
contribution, indemnity or relief claimed in the
notice and the court may, on such application
and on ex parte proof by the defendant of his
claim against the third party, enter such
judgment against the third party as the nature of
the suit may require;

parte proof by the defendant of his
claim against the third party, enter such
judgment against the third party as the nature of
the suit may require;

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(b) if the defendant presenting the third party notice
suffers judgment after trial of the suit against
him, the court may at or after the trial of the suit
enter such judgment for the defendant against
the third party as the nature of the suit and the
claim made in the third party notice may
require:
Provided that execution of any decree passed
consequent upon judgment being entered in
accordance with this paragraph shall not be
issued without leave of the court until after
satisfaction by such defendant of the decree
passed against him; or
(c) Where judgment by consent is entered against the
defendant in favour of the plaintiff the court may,
on application of the defendant and on ex parte
proof by him of his claim against the third party,
enter such judgment in favour of the defendant
against the third party as the nature of the suit
may require:
Provided that, execution of any decree
passed against the third party consequent upon
judgment being entered against him in
accordance with this paragraph shall not be
issued without leave of the court, until after
satisfaction by such defendant of the decree
passed against him; or
(d) Where the third party is the Attorney-General, the
court shall, on the application for directions of
the defendant presenting the third party notice,
fix a date of which notice shall be given to the
Attorney-General and on which the court may
make any order, upon such terms as it may direct
as to costs or otherwise, which it could make
under the provisions of rule 18 or may enter such
judgment against the third party as the nature of
the suit may require.

herwise, which it could make
under the provisions of rule 18 or may enter such
judgment against the third party as the nature of
the suit may require.

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(2) The court may at any time set aside or vary a
judgment entered against a third party pursuant to the
provisions of sub-rule (1) on such terms as it may think just. Costs 20. The court may decide all questions of costs
between a third party and other parties to the suit, and may
make such orders as to costs as it may think just. Provisions of
the Code and
Law of
Limitation to
apply to third
party
proceedings
Cap. 89
21. Subject to the provisions of rules 14, 15, 16, 17,
18 and 19, the provisions of this Code and the provisions of
the Law of Limitation Act in relation to a third party notice
and to proceedings begun thereby shall apply as if–
(a) the third party notice were a summons to defend;
(b) the defendant presenting the notice were a
plaintiff and the third party were a defendant;
(c) the date fixed for the giving of directions were a
date fixed for the hearing of a suit; and
(d) judgment entered against the third party in
accordance with the provisions of rule 19 were an
ex parte judgment entered against a defendant in
a suit. A third party
may present a
third party
notice
22.

nce with the provisions of rule 19 were an
ex parte judgment entered against a defendant in
a suit. A third party
may present a
third party
notice
22.

A third party served with a third party notice shall
have the same right to present a third party notice against
some other party not a party to the suit as if he were a
defendant in that suit. Co-defendant
as a third
party
23. Where in any suit a defendant claims against
another defendant in the same suit (hereinafter referred to as
"the co-defendant")-
(a) any contribution or indemnity;
(b) any relief or remedy relating to or connected with
any subject matter of the suit and substantially
the same as a relief or remedy claimed by the
plaintiff against the defendant,
such defendant may present a third party notice against the co-
defendant in the same manner and subject to the same
conditions as if the co-defendant were a third party and the

a third party notice against the co-
defendant in the same manner and subject to the same
conditions as if the co-defendant were a third party and the

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same procedure shall be adopted for the determination of the
claims made against the co-defendant as if the co-defendant
were a third party. ORDER II
FRAME OF SUIT
Frame of suit 1. Every suit shall, as far as practicable, be framed so
as to afford ground for final decision upon the subjects in
dispute and to prevent further litigation concerning them. Omitted 2A. Omitted
Suit to
include whole
claim,
relinquishmen
t of part of
claim and
omission to
sue for one of
several reliefs
2.-(1) Every suit shall include the whole of the claim
which the plaintiff is entitled to make in respect of the cause
of action; but a plaintiff may relinquish any portion of his
claim in order to bring the suit within the jurisdiction of any
court. (2) Where a plaintiff omits to sue in respect of, or
intentionally relinquishes, any portion of his claim, he shall
not afterwards sue in respect of the portion so omitted or
relinquished.

respect of, or
intentionally relinquishes, any portion of his claim, he shall
not afterwards sue in respect of the portion so omitted or
relinquished.

(3) A person entitled to more than one relief in respect
of the same cause of action may sue for all or any of such
reliefs; but if he omits, except with the leave of the court, to
sue for all such reliefs, he shall not afterward sue for any relief
so omitted. Explanation: For the purposes of this rule an
obligation and a collateral security for its
performance and successive claims arising
under the same obligation shall be deemed
respectively to constitute but one cause of
action. Joinder of
causes of action 3.-(1) Save as otherwise provided, a plaintiff may
unite in the same suit several causes of action against the same
defendant, or the same defendants jointly; and any plaintiffs

ovided, a plaintiff may
unite in the same suit several causes of action against the same
defendant, or the same defendants jointly; and any plaintiffs

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having causes of action in which they are jointly interested
against the same defendant or the same defendants jointly may
unite such causes of action in the same suit. (2) Where causes of action are united, the jurisdiction
of the court as regards the suit shall depend on the amount or
value of the aggregate subject matters at the date of instituting
the suit. Only certain
claims to be
joined for
recovery of
immovable
property
Cap. 4
s.8
4. A cause of action shall not unless with the leave of
the court, be joined with a suit for the recovery of immovable
property, except-
(a) claims for mesne profits or arrears of rent in
respect of the property claimed or any part
thereof;
(b) claims for damages for breach of any contract
under which the property or any part thereof is
held; or
(c) claims in which the relief sought is based on the
same cause of action:
Provided that, nothing in this rule shall be deemed to
prevent any party in a suit for foreclosure or redemption from
asking to be put into possession of the mortgaged property. Claims by or
against
executor,
administrator
or heir
Cap. 4
s.8
5.

sure or redemption from
asking to be put into possession of the mortgaged property. Claims by or
against
executor,
administrator
or heir
Cap. 4
s.8
5.

A claim by or against an executor, administrator or
heir, as such shall not be joined with claims by or against him
personally, unless the last-mentioned claims are alleged to
arise with reference to the estate in respect of which the
plaintiff or defendant sues or is sued as executor,
administrator or heir, or such as he was entitled to, or liable
for, jointly with the deceased person whom he represents. Power of
court to order
separate trials
6. Where it appears to the court that any causes of
action joined in one suit cannot be conveniently tried or
disposed of together, the court may order separate trials or
make such other order as may be expedient. Objections as
to misjoinder
of causes of
action
7. All objections on the ground of misjoinder of
causes of action shall be taken at the earliest possible
opportunity and in all case where issues are settled, at or

ns on the ground of misjoinder of
causes of action shall be taken at the earliest possible
opportunity and in all case where issues are settled, at or

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before such settlement, unless the ground of objection has
subsequently arisen, and any such objection not so taken shall
be deemed to have been waived. ORDER III
RECOGNISED AGENTS AND ADVOCATES
Appearances,
etc., may be
in person, by
recognised
agent or by
advocate
G.N. No. 376 of 1968
1. Any appearance, application or act in or to any
court, required or authorised by law to be made or done by a
party in such court may, except where otherwise expressly
provided by any law for the time being in force, be made or
done by the party in person or by his recognised agent or by
an advocate duly appointed to act on his behalf or, where the
Attorney-General is a party, by a public officer duly
authorised by him in that behalf:
Provided that, any such appearance shall, if the court
so directs, be made by the party in person. Recognised
agents
G.N. No. 140 of 1999
2.

t behalf:
Provided that, any such appearance shall, if the court
so directs, be made by the party in person. Recognised
agents
G.N. No. 140 of 1999
2.

The recognised agents of parties by whom such
appearances, applications and acts may be made or done are-
(a) persons holding powers-of-attorney, authorising
them to make appearances or applications and to
do such acts on behalf of such parties;
(b) persons carrying on trade or business for and in
the names of parties not resident within the local
limits of the jurisdiction of the court within which
limits the appearance, application or act is made
or done, in matters connected with such trade or
business only, where no other agent is expressly
authorised to make and do such appearances,
applications and acts. Certification
by Council
for Legal
Education
2A. Notwithstanding the provisions of rules 1 and 2,
an advocate shall not appear before a commercial court unless
he is certified by the council for legal education as being
knowledgeable in commercial law and practice, or has
obtained permission from the Judge in charge of the
Commercial Court to appear in respect of a specific case.

e in commercial law and practice, or has
obtained permission from the Judge in charge of the
Commercial Court to appear in respect of a specific case.

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Service of
process on
recognised
agent
3.-(1) Processes served on the recognised agent of a
party shall be as effectual as if the same had been served on
the party in person, unless the court otherwise directs. (2) The provisions for the service of process on a party
to a suit shall apply to the service of process on his recognised
agent. Advocate to
produce
written
authority
when required
4. The court may require any advocate claiming to act
on behalf of any party who has not appeared in person or by
his recognised agent to produce, within such time as may be
reasonable, a written authority signed by such party or his
recognised agent authorising the advocate to act on behalf of
such party. Service of
process on
advocate
5.

tten authority signed by such party or his
recognised agent authorising the advocate to act on behalf of
such party. Service of
process on
advocate
5.

Any process served on the advocate of any party or
left at the office or ordinary residence of such advocate, and
whether the same is for the personal appearance of the party
or not, shall be presumed to be duly communicated and made
known to the party whom the advocate represents and, unless
the court otherwise directs, shall be as effectual for all
purposes as if the same had been given to or served on the
party in person. Agent to
accept service
and
appointment
to be in
writing and to
be filed in
court
6.-(1) Besides the recognised agents described in rule
2 any person residing within the jurisdiction of the court may
be appointed an agent to accept service of process. (2) Such appointment may be special or general and
shall be made by an instrument in writing signed by the
principal, and such instrument or, if the appointment is
general, a certified copy thereof shall be filed in court.

nstrument in writing signed by the
principal, and such instrument or, if the appointment is
general, a certified copy thereof shall be filed in court.

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ORDER IV
INSTITUTION OF SUITS
Suit to be
commenced
by plaint
G.Ns. Nos. 376 of 1968;
23 of 1984;
422 of 1994;
140 of 1999
381 of 2019
Cap. 4
s.8
1.-(1) Every suit shall be instituted by presenting a
plaint electronically or manually to the court or such officer
appointed in that behalf. (2) Every plaint shall comply with the rules contained
in Order VI and VIII, so far as they are applicable. (3) A suit shall not be instituted in the Commercial
Division of the High Court concerning a commercial matter
which is pending before another court or tribunal of
competent jurisdiction or which falls within the competency
of a lower court. (4) It shall not be mandatory for a commercial case to
be instituted in the Commercial Division of the High Court.

in the competency
of a lower court. (4) It shall not be mandatory for a commercial case to
be instituted in the Commercial Division of the High Court.

(5) Notwithstanding the provisions of Rule 10 of the
High Court Registries Rules, and without prejudice to the
exception under subrule (1) of Rule 7 of the High Court
Registries Rules, all preliminary steps in the Commercial
Division, including the decision as to whether or not the suit
concerns a commercial case shall be determined by a judge
and such suit shall not come up for mention except for the
judge to make a rescheduling order in respect of the case. Register of
suits 2. The court shall cause the particulars of every suit to
be entered in a book to be kept for the purpose and called the
register of civil suits; and such entries shall be numbered in
every year according to the order in which the plaints are
presented. Assignment
of instituted
suit
3. Where a suit has been duly instituted it shall be assigned
to a specific Judge or Magistrate electronically or manually by the
Judge or Magistrate in Charge of the court.

n duly instituted it shall be assigned
to a specific Judge or Magistrate electronically or manually by the
Judge or Magistrate in Charge of the court.

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ORDER V
ISSUE AND SERVICE OF SUMMONS
(b) Issue of Summons
Summons to
file a written
statement of
defence
G.Ns. Nos. 376 of 1968;
508 of 1991;
422 of 1994
1.-(1) Where a suit has been duly instituted, a summons
may be issued to the defendant at the time when the suit is assigned
to a specific Judge or Magistrate pursuant to the provisions of rule 3
of Order IV, to file in accordance with sub rule (1) of rule 1 of
Order VIII, a written statement of defence to the claim. 381 of 2019
(2) Where a summons to file a written statement of
defence has not been effected in consequence of the plaintiff’s
failure to pay service fees or to effect service within the time
provided under rule 10 of this Order, the court shall strike out
the suit. Summons to
be signed and
sealed
G.N. No. 381 of 2019
2. Every summons shall be signed manually or
electronically by the Judge or Magistrate or such officer as
may be appointed by the Chief Justice in that behalf and shall
be sealed with the seal of the court. Copy of plaint
G.N. No. 422 of 1994
3.

officer as
may be appointed by the Chief Justice in that behalf and shall
be sealed with the seal of the court. Copy of plaint
G.N. No. 422 of 1994
3.

Every summons shall be accompanied by a copy of
the plaint and copies of other documents as may be prescribed
by the Chief Justice for the information of the defendant
regarding the future conduct of the suit. Fixing a date
for orders
GN No. 381 of 2019
4. The presiding Judge, Magistrate or the Registrar shall
after the issuance of summons under rule 1 of Order V, fix a
date for both parties to appear for orders as prescribed under rule
17 of Order VIII taking into account the time required for service
of summons, filing of the written statement of defence and reply
thereto. (b) Service of Summons
Delivery or
transmission
of summons
for service
5.-(1) Where the defendant resides within the
jurisdiction of the court in which the suit is instituted or has an
agent resident within that jurisdiction who is empowered to

ant resides within the
jurisdiction of the court in which the suit is instituted or has an
agent resident within that jurisdiction who is empowered to

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accept service of the summons, the summons shall, unless the
court otherwise directs, be delivered or sent to the proper
officer to be served by him or one of his subordinates. (2) The proper officer may be an officer of a court
other than that in which the suit is instituted and, where he is
such an officer, the summons may be sent to him by post or in
such other manner as the court may direct. Mode of
service
G.Ns. Nos. 422 of 1994
381 of 2019
6. Service of summons shall be made within fourteen
days after it has been received by delivering or tendering a
copy thereof signed by the judge, magistrate or such officer as
the Chief Justice may appoint in this behalf and sealed with
the seal of the Court. Service on
several
defendants
7. Save as otherwise prescribed, where there are more
defendants than one, service of the summons shall be made on
each defendant. Service to be
on defendant
in person
when
practicable or
on his agent
8. Wherever it is practicable, service shall be made on
the defendant in person, unless he has an agent empowered to
accept service, in which case service on such agent shall be
sufficient.

shall be made on
the defendant in person, unless he has an agent empowered to
accept service, in which case service on such agent shall be
sufficient.

Service on
agent by
whom
defendant
carries on
business
9.-(1) In a suit relating to any business or work against
a person who does not reside within the local limits of the
jurisdiction of the court from which the summons is issued,
service on any manager or agent who, at the time of service
personally carries on such business or work for such person
within such limits, shall be deemed good service. (2) For the purpose of this rule the master of a ship
shall be deemed to be the agent of the owner or charterer. Service on
agent in
charge in suits
for
immovable
property
10. Where in a suit to obtain relief respecting, or
compensation for wrong to, immovable property, service
cannot be made on the defendant in person, and the defendant
has no agent empowered to accept the service, it may be made
on any agent of the defendant in charge of the property.

ant in person, and the defendant
has no agent empowered to accept the service, it may be made
on any agent of the defendant in charge of the property.

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Where service
may be made
on any adult
member of
defendant's
family
11. Where in any suit the defendant is absent from his
residence at the time when the service of the summons is
sought to be effected on him at his residence and there is no
likelihood of his being found at the residence within a
reasonable time and he has no agent empowered to accept
service of the summons on his behalf, service may be made on
any adult member of the family who is of sound mind,
whether male or female, who, is residing with him. Explanation: A servant is not a member of the family within
the meaning of this rules. Person served
to sign
acknowledge
ment
12.

s residing with him. Explanation: A servant is not a member of the family within
the meaning of this rules. Person served
to sign
acknowledge
ment
12.

Where the serving officer delivers or tenders a
copy of the summons to the defendant personally or to an
agent or other person on his behalf, he shall require the person
to whom the copy is so delivered or tendered to sign an
acknowledgement of service endorsed on the original
summons:
Provided that, where the defendant, his agent or such
other person refuses to sign the acknowledgement the serving
officer shall leave a copy thereof with him and return the
original to the court together with an affidavit stating that the
person upon whom he served the summons refused to sign the
acknowledgement, that he left a copy of the summons with
such person and the name and address of the person (if any)
by whom the person on whom the summons was served was
identified. Procedure
when
defendant
cannot be
found
G.N. No. 422 of 1994
13.

he person (if any)
by whom the person on whom the summons was served was
identified. Procedure
when
defendant
cannot be
found
G.N. No. 422 of 1994
13.

Where the serving officer, after using all due and
reasonable diligence, cannot find the defendant and there is no
agent empowered to accept service of the summons on his
behalf, nor any other person on whom service can be made,
the serving officer shall affix a copy of the summons on the
outer door or some other conspicuous part of the house in
which the defendant ordinarily resides or carries on business
or personally works for gain, and shall within fourteen days of
affixing such copy then return the original to the court from
which it was issued, with a report endorsed thereon or
annexed thereto stating that he has so affixed the copy, the

urn the original to the court from
which it was issued, with a report endorsed thereon or
annexed thereto stating that he has so affixed the copy, the

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circumstances under which he did so, and the name and
address of the person (if any) by whom the house was
identified and in whose presence the copy was affixed. Endorsement
of time and
manner of
service
14. The serving officer shall, within fourteen days of
service in all cases in which the summons has been served
under rule 12, endorse or annex, or cause to be endorsed or
annexed, on or to the original summons, a return stating the
time when and the manner in which the summons was served,
and the name and address of the person (if any) identifying the
person served and witnessing the delivery or tender of the
summons. Where service
may be made
on any adult
member of
defendant’s
family
GN. No. 508 of 1991
15.

rved and witnessing the delivery or tender of the
summons. Where service
may be made
on any adult
member of
defendant’s
family
GN. No. 508 of 1991
15.

Where any suit the defendant is absent from his
residence at the time when the service of the summons is
sought to effected on him at his residence and there is no
likelihood of his being found at the residence within a
reasonable time and he has no agent empowered to accept
service of the summons on his behalf, service may be made on
any adult member of the family who is of sound mind,
whether male or female, who, is residing with him. Substituted
service 16.-(1) Where the court is satisfied that there is reason
to believe that the defendant is keeping out of the way for the
purpose of avoiding service or that, for any other reason, the
summons cannot be served in the ordinary way, the court shall
order the summons to be served by affixing a copy thereof in
some conspicuous place in the court-house and also upon
some conspicuous part of the house (if any) in which the
defendant is known to have last resided or carried on business
or personally worked for gain or in such other manner as the
court thinks fit. (2) Service substituted by order of the court shall be
as effectual as if it had been made on the defendant
personally.

anner as the
court thinks fit. (2) Service substituted by order of the court shall be
as effectual as if it had been made on the defendant
personally.

(3) Where service is substituted by order of the court,
the court shall fix such time for the appearance of the
defendant as the case may require.

(3) Where service is substituted by order of the court,
the court shall fix such time for the appearance of the
defendant as the case may require.

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Service by
post 17.-(1) Where the court is satisfied that to require a
summons to be served on a defendant in the ordinary manner
or by substituted service may cause undue delay and that the
summons may more conveniently be served by post, the court
may order that the summons be served by post. (2) Where a summons has been sent to a defendant by
post and the court is satisfied that under the provisions of rule
26 the service may be deemed to have been duly effected, the
summons shall be deemed to have been served on the
defendant as effectively as if it had been served on him
personally. (3) Where service is by post the court shall fix such
time for appearance of the defendant as the case may require. Service of
summons
where
defendant
resides within
jurisdiction of
another court
18.-(1) The original and a copy of a summons may be
sent by the court by which it is issued either by one of its
officers or by post to any court (not being the High Court)
having jurisdiction in the place where the defendant resides.

issued either by one of its
officers or by post to any court (not being the High Court)
having jurisdiction in the place where the defendant resides.

(2) Where the defendant resides within the jurisdiction
of the High Court of Zanzibar the original and a copy of the
summons may be sent by the court by which it is issued either
by one of its officers or by post to the High Court of Zanzibar
or to any court subordinate thereto within whose jurisdiction
the defendant resides for service on the defendant. Duty of court
to which
summons is
sent
19. The court to which the original and a copy of a
summons are sent under rule 18 shall, upon receipt thereof,
proceed as if the summons had been issued by such court and
shall then within fourteen days of completing such proceeding
return the summons to the court of issue, together with the
record (if any) of its proceedings with regard thereto. Service on
defendant in
prison
20. Where the defendant is confined in a prison,
the original and a copy of the summons shall be delivered or
sent to the officer in charge of the prison for service on the
defendant.

ed in a prison,
the original and a copy of the summons shall be delivered or
sent to the officer in charge of the prison for service on the
defendant.

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Service on
officers of
Government
and local
government
authorities
21. Where the defendant is an officer of the
government or of a local government authority the court may,
if it appears to it that the summons may be most conveniently
so served, send the original and a copy of the summons for
service on the defendant to the head of the office in which he
is employed. Service on
members of
armed forces
Cap 4
S.8
22. Where the defendant is a member of the armed
forces of the Republic, the court shall send the original and a
copy of the summons for service on the defendant to his
commanding officer. Duty of
person to
whom
summons is
delivered or
sent for
service
G.N. No. 422 of 1994
23.-(1) Where the original and a copy of a summons
are delivered or sent to any person for service under rule 20,
rule 21 or rule 22, such person shall be bound to serve the
summons, if possible and within fourteen days after service to
return it under his signature, with a written acknowledgement
of the defendant or, if there is no such acknowledgement, with
a certificate of service, and such signature or certificate shall
be deemed to be evidence of service.

t or, if there is no such acknowledgement, with
a certificate of service, and such signature or certificate shall
be deemed to be evidence of service.

(2) Where from any cause service is impossible, the
summons shall be returned to the court with a full statement of
such cause and of the steps taken to procure service, and such
statement shall be deemed to be evidence of non-service. Service where
defendant
resides in
neighbouring
country
24. Where the defendant is believed to reside in
Kenya, Uganda, Malawi or Zambia and has no known agent
in Tanzania empowered to accept service, the summons may
be served–
(a) where the plaintiff has furnished the postal
address of the defendant, by post;
(b) in any other case, through the courts of the
country in which the defendant is believed to
reside; or
(c) by leave of the court, by the plaintiff or his agent.

her case, through the courts of the
country in which the defendant is believed to
reside; or
(c) by leave of the court, by the plaintiff or his agent.

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Service where
defendant
resides
outside
Tanzania
25. Where the defendant is believed to reside outside
Tanzania, elsewhere than in Kenya, Uganda, Malawi or
Zambia and has no known agent in Tanzania empowered to
accept service, the court may, on the application of the
plaintiff, order that service of the summons be effected-
(a) by posts;
(b) by the plaintiff or his agent; or
(c) through the courts of the country in which the
defendant is believed to reside. Service by
post, when
effective
26. Service by post may be deemed to have been duly
effected if-
(a) the summons is returned by the defendant
endorsed with an acknowledgement of receipt;
(b) a letter or other document is received from the
defendant acknowledging or indicating that he
received the summons; or
(c) evidence is produced that a postal packet was
received by the defendant, supported by a
certificate of an officer of the court that the postal
packet contained the summons. Service by
plaintiff or his
agent
27.

e defendant, supported by a
certificate of an officer of the court that the postal
packet contained the summons. Service by
plaintiff or his
agent
27.

Service by the plaintiff or his agent may be
deemed to have been duly effected if an affidavit is filed by
the person who effected the service-
(a) that he personally served the summons on the
defendant;
(b) that the defendant was personally known to him
or was identified to him by a person named in
the affidavit; and
(c) exhibiting the summons or a copy thereof
endorsed by the defendant with an
acknowledgement of service or giving the
reasons why no such acknowledgement could
be obtained.

ns or a copy thereof
endorsed by the defendant with an
acknowledgement of service or giving the
reasons why no such acknowledgement could
be obtained.

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Service
through
courts of
other
countries
28. Service through the courts of the country in which
the defendant is believed to reside may be deemed to have
been duly effected if the summons is returned by any such
court with an endorsement that it has been served.

believed to reside may be deemed to have
been duly effected if the summons is returned by any such
court with an endorsement that it has been served.

Procedure for
procuring
service
through
courts of
other
countries
Cap.4
s.8
29.-(1) Where the court of a resident magistrate or a
district court has ordered the service of a summons to be
effected through the courts of any country, other than Kenya,
Uganda, Malawi or Zambia, in which the defendant is
believed to reside, it shall remit to the Registrar of the High
Court at Dar es Salaam, and where the High Court has so
ordered, the Registrar shall issue, a summons, together with
two copies thereof and two copies of a translation thereof in
the language of the country in which the summons is to be
served, if that language is other than English, and the
Registrar shall thereupon send those documents together with
a certificate as to the sum of money deposited or secured to
cover the expenses of service, to the Permanent Secretary to
the Ministry for the time being responsible for legal affairs-
(a) where leave has been given for service to be
effect in a country with which a convention has
been made by the United Republic concerning
the service of civil processes, for transmission to
the representative of the United Republic in that
country or as the convention may otherwise
provide; or
(b) for transmission to the Government of the
country in which leave has been given for service
to be effected, with a letter of request that service
be effected through the courts of that country.

ountry in which leave has been given for service
to be effected, with a letter of request that service
be effected through the courts of that country.

(2) Where the defendant is believed to reside in
Kenya, Uganda, Malawi or Zambia the court which issued the
summons may send the original and a copy thereof for service
direct to any court having civil jurisdiction in the place where
the defendant is believed to reside. (3) A summons shall not be sent for service through
the courts of any other country unless there has been

e where
the defendant is believed to reside. (3) A summons shall not be sent for service through
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deposited with the court or secured a sum sufficient in the
opinion of the court to cover the expenses of service. Electeronic
substituted
service
Cap. 4
s. 8
30.-(1) Without prejudice to other modes of service under
this Order, substituted service may also be effected
electronically by way of e-mail or facsimile using the
addresses previously disclosed or used between the parties in
their business transaction. (2) A copy of such service shall be simultaneously copied
to the court. (3) For the avoidance of doubt, a delivered status report
shall be deemed as proof of service. ORDER VI
PLEADING GENERALLY
Pleading 1. "Pleading" means a plaint or a written statement of
defence (including a written statement of defence filed by a
third party) and such other subsequent pleadings as may be
presented in accordance with rule 13 of Order VIII.

written statement of defence filed by a
third party) and such other subsequent pleadings as may be
presented in accordance with rule 13 of Order VIII.

Service of
pleading on
parties to suit
2.-(1) Where any pleading is presented to the court the
party presenting the pleading shall-
(a) in the case of plaint, present to the court such
additional number of copies of the plaint as
there may be defendants to enable the court to
serve a copy of the plaint on each of the
defendants; and
(b) in the case of any other pleading–
(i) prior to the presentation of the pleading, serve
or cause to be served on each of the other
parties to the suit a copy of such pleading; or
(ii) at the time of such presentation present to the
court such additional number of copies of the
pleading as there may be other parties to the
suit who have not been served with them in
accordance with provisions of subparagraph

r of copies of the
pleading as there may be other parties to the
suit who have not been served with them in
accordance with provisions of subparagraph

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(i), and the court shall cause to be served on
each of such parties a copy of such pleading. (2) A party to a suit shall be deemed to have been
served with a copy of a pleading under the provisions of
subparagraph (b) of sub-rule (1) where such copy is served on
the person who has entered appearance on behalf of such
party or on his advocate. Pleading to
state material
facts and not
evidence
3. Every pleading shall contain, and contain only, a
statement in a concise form of the material facts on which the
party pleading relies for his claim or defence, as the case may
be, but not the evidence by which they are to be proved, and
shall, when necessary, be divided into paragraphs, numbered
consecutively; and dates, sums and numbers may be expressed
in figures. Particulars to
be given
where
necessary
4. In all cases in which the party pleading relies on any
misrepresentation, fraud, breach of trust, willful default, or
undue influence and in all other case in which particulars may
be necessary to substantiate any allegation, such particulars
(with dates and items if necessary) shall be stated in the
pleading.

ich particulars may
be necessary to substantiate any allegation, such particulars
(with dates and items if necessary) shall be stated in the
pleading.

Further and
better
statements or
particulars
5. A further and better statement of the nature of the
claim or defence or further and better particulars of any matter
stated in any pleading may in all cases be ordered, upon such
terms, as to costs and otherwise as may be just. Condition
precedent 6. Any condition precedent, the performance or
occurrence of which is intended to be contested, shall be
distinctly specified in his pleading by the plaintiff or
defendant, as the case may be; subject thereto, an averment of
the performance or occurrence of all conditions precedent
necessary for the case of the plaintiff or defendant shall be
implied in his pleading.

nt of
the performance or occurrence of all conditions precedent
necessary for the case of the plaintiff or defendant shall be
implied in his pleading.

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Departure 7. No pleading shall, except by way of amendment,
raise any new ground of claim or contain any allegation of
fact inconsistent with the previous pleadings of the party
pleading the same. Denial of
contract 8. Where a contract is alleged in any pleading, a bare
denial of the same by the opposite party shall be construed
only as a denial in fact of the express contract alleged or of the
matters of fact from which the same may be implied, and not
as a denial of the legality or sufficiency in law of such
contract. Effect of
document to
be stated
9. Wherever the contents of any document are
material, it shall be sufficient in any pleading to state the
effect thereof as briefly as possible, without setting out the
whole or any part thereof, unless the precise words of the
document or any part thereof are material. Malice,
knowledge,
etc. 10. Wherever it is material to allege malice, fraudulent
intention, knowledge or other condition of the mind of any
person, it shall be sufficient to allege the same as a fact
without setting out the circumstances from which the same is
to be inferred. Notice 11.

ny
person, it shall be sufficient to allege the same as a fact
without setting out the circumstances from which the same is
to be inferred. Notice 11.

Wherever it is material to allege notice to any
person of any fact, matter of thing, it shall be sufficient to
allege such notice as a fact, unless the form or the precise
terms of such notice, or the circumstances from which such
notice is to be inferred, are material. Implied
contract or
relation
12. Wherever any contract or any relation between
any person is to be implied from a series of letters or
conversations or otherwise from a number of circumstances, it
shall be sufficient to allege such contract or relation as a fact,
and to refer generally to such letters, conversation or
circumstances without setting them out in detail. And if in
such case the person so pleading desires to rely in the

y to such letters, conversation or
circumstances without setting them out in detail. And if in
such case the person so pleading desires to rely in the

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alternative upon more contracts or relations than one as to be
implied from such circumstance, he may state the same in the
alternative. Presumption
of law 13. Neither party need in any pleading allege any
matter of fact which the law presumes in his favour or as to
which the burden of proof lies upon the other side, unless the
same has first been specifically denied (e.g. consideration
from a bill of exchange where the plaintiff sues only on the
bill, and not for the consideration as a substantive ground of
claim). Pleading to be
signed 14. Every pleading shall be signed by the party and
his advocate (if any); provided that, where a party pleading is,
by reason of absence or for other good cause, unable to sign
the pleading, it may be signed by any person duly authorised
by him to sign the same or to sue or defend on his behalf. Verification
of pleadings 15.-(1) Save as otherwise provided by any law for the
time being in force, every pleading shall be verified at the foot
by the party or by one of the parties pleading or by some other
person proved to the satisfaction of the court to be acquainted
with the facts of the case.

e party or by one of the parties pleading or by some other
person proved to the satisfaction of the court to be acquainted
with the facts of the case.

(2) The person verifying shall specify, by reference to
the numbered paragraphs of the pleading, what he verifies of
his own knowledge and what he verified upon information
received and believed to be true. (3) The verification shall be signed by the person
making it and shall state the date on which and the place at
which it was signed. Striking out
pleading 16. The court may, at any stage of the proceedings,
order to be struck out or amended any matter in any pleading
which may be unnecessary or scandalous or which may tend
to prejudice, embarrass or delay the fair trial of the suit. Amendment
of pleading 17. The court may at any stage of the proceedings
allow either party to alter or amend his pleading in such

r trial of the suit. Amendment
of pleading 17. The court may at any stage of the proceedings
allow either party to alter or amend his pleading in such

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manner and on such terms as may be just, and all such
amendments shall be made as may be necessary for the
purpose of determining the real questions in controversy
between the parties. Failure to
amend after
order
18. Where a party who has obtained an order for leave
to amend does not amend accordingly within the time limited
for that purpose by the order, or if no time is thereby limited
then within fourteen days from the date of the order, he shall
not be permitted to amend after the expiration of such limited
time as aforesaid or of such fourteen days, as the case may be,
unless the time is extended by the court. ORDER VII
PLAINT
Particulars to
be contained
in plaint
GN. No. 228 of 1971
381 of 2019
1.

s the case may be,
unless the time is extended by the court. ORDER VII
PLAINT
Particulars to
be contained
in plaint
GN. No. 228 of 1971
381 of 2019
1.

The plaint shall contain the following particulars-
(a) the name of the court in which the suit is
brought;
(b) the name, description and place of residence of the
plaintiff including email address, fax number,
telephone number and post code if available;
(c) the name, description and place of residence of the
defendant including email address, fax number,
telephone number and post code if available, so far
as they can be ascertained;
(d) where the plaintiff or the defendant is a minor
or a person of unsound mind, a statement to that
effect;
(e) the facts constituting the cause of action and
when it arose;
(f) the facts showing that the court has jurisdiction;
(g) the relief which the plaintiff claims;
(h) where the plaintiff has allowed a set-off or
relinquished a portion of his claim, the amount
so allowed or relinquished; and
(i) a statement of the value of the subject matter of

wed a set-off or
relinquished a portion of his claim, the amount
so allowed or relinquished; and
(i) a statement of the value of the subject matter of

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the suit for the purposes of jurisdiction and of
court fees, so far as the case admits. In money
suits, precise
amount of
money to be
stated
2. Where the plaintiff seeks the recovery of money,
the plaint shall state the precise amount claimed:
Provided that, where the plaintiff sues for mesne
profits, or for an amount which will be found due to him on
taking unsettled accounts between him and the defendant, the
plaint shall state approximately the amount sued for. Where subject
matter of suit
is immovable
property,
identification
required
Cap. 334
3. Where the subject matter of the suit is immovable
property, the plaint shall contain a description of the property
sufficient to identify it and, in case such property can be
identified by a title number under the Land Registration Act,
the plaint shall specify such title number. When
plaintiff sues
as
representative
4. Where the plaintiff sues in a representative
character the plaint shall show not only that he has an actual
existing interest in the subject matter, but that he has taken the
steps (if any) necessary to enable him to institute a suit
concerning it.

an actual
existing interest in the subject matter, but that he has taken the
steps (if any) necessary to enable him to institute a suit
concerning it.

Defendant's
interest and
liability to be
shown
5. The plaint shall show that the defendant is or
claims to be interested in the subject matter, and that he is
liable to be called upon to answer the plaintiff's demand. Ground of
exemption
from
limitation law
6. Where the suit is instituted after the expiration of
the period prescribed by the law of limitation, the plaint shall
show the ground upon which exemption from such law is
claimed. Relief to be
specifically
stated
7. Every plaint shall state specifically the relief which
the plaintiff claims either simply or in the alternative, and it
shall not be necessary to ask for general or other relief which
may always be given as the court may think just to the same
extent as if it had been asked for; and this rule shall apply to
any relief claimed by the defendant in his written statement.

think just to the same
extent as if it had been asked for; and this rule shall apply to
any relief claimed by the defendant in his written statement.

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Relief
founded on
separate
grounds
8. Where the plaintiff seeks relief in respect of several
distinct claims or causes of action founded upon separate and
distinct grounds, they shall be stated as far as may be
separately and distinctly. List of
documents 9.-(1) The plaintiff shall endorse on the plaint, or
annex thereto, a list of the documents (if any) which he has
produced along with it. (2) The clerk of court shall sign such list if, on
examination, he finds it to be correct. Return of
plaint and
procedure on
returning
plaint
10.-(1) The plaint shall, at any stage of the suit, be
returned to be presented to the court in which the suit should
have been instituted. (2) On returning a plaint the judge or magistrate, shall
endorse thereon the date of its presentation and return, the
name of the party presenting it and a brief statement of the
reasons for returning it. Rejection of
plaint
G.N. No. 228 of 1971
11.

on and return, the
name of the party presenting it and a brief statement of the
reasons for returning it. Rejection of
plaint
G.N. No. 228 of 1971
11.

The plaint shall be rejected in the following cases-
(a) where it does not disclose a cause of action;
(b) where the relief claimed in undervalued and the
plaintiff, on being required by the court to
correct the valuation within a time to be fixed
by the court, fails to do so;
(c) where the suit appears from the statement in the
plaint to be barred by any law:
Provided that, where a plaint does not disclose a cause
of action or where the suit appears from the statement in plaint
to be barred by any law and the court is satisfied that if the
plaintiff is permitted to amend the plaint, the plaint will
disclose a cause of action or, as the case may be, the suit will
cease to appear from the plaint to be barred by any law, the
court may allow the plaintiff to amend the plaint subject to
such conditions as to costs or otherwise as the court may deem
fit to impose. Procedure on
rejecting
plaint
12. Where a plaint is rejected the judge or magistrate
shall record an order to that effect with the reasons for such
order.

edure on
rejecting
plaint
12. Where a plaint is rejected the judge or magistrate
shall record an order to that effect with the reasons for such
order.

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Where
rejection of
plaint does
not preclude
presentation
of fresh plaint
13. The rejection of the plaint on any of the grounds
set out in rule 11 shall not of its own force preclude the
plaintiff from presenting a fresh plaint in respect of the same
cause of action. Documents Relied on in Plaint
Production of
document on
which
plaintiff sues
14.-(1) Where a plaintiff sues upon a document in his
possession or power, he shall produce it in court when the
plaint is presented and shall at the same time deliver the
document or a copy thereof to be filed with the plaint. List of other documents
(2) Where the plaintiff relies on any other documents
(whether in his possession or power or not) as evidence in
support of his claim, he shall enter such documents in a list to
be added or annexed to the plaint. Statement in
case of
documents
not in
plaintiff's
possession or
power
15. Where any such document is not in the possession
or power of the plaintiff, he shall, if possible state in whose
possession or power it is. 16.

er
15. Where any such document is not in the possession
or power of the plaintiff, he shall, if possible state in whose
possession or power it is. 16.

Where the suit is founded upon a negotiable
instrument and it is proved that the instrument is lost and an
indemnity is given by the plaintiff, to the satisfaction of the
court, against the claims of any other person upon such
instrument, the court may pass such decree as it would have
passed if the plaintiff had produced the instrument in court
when the plaint was presented, and had at the same time
delivered a copy of the instrument to be filed with the plaint. Suits on lost
negotiable
instruments
Production of
shop book
and original
entry to be
marked and
returned
Cap. 6
17.-(1) Save in so far as is otherwise provided by the
Evidence Act, where the document on which the plaintiff
sues is an entry in a shop book or other account in his
possession or power, the plaintiff shall produce the book or
account at the time of filing the plaint, together with a copy of
the entry on which he relies.

sion or power, the plaintiff shall produce the book or
account at the time of filing the plaint, together with a copy of
the entry on which he relies.

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(2) The court or such officer as it appoints in this
behalf, shall forthwith mark the document for the purpose of
identification; and, after examining and comparing the copy
with the original shall, if it is found correct, certify it to be so
and return the book to the plaintiff and cause the copy to be
filed. Inadmissibilit
y of document
not produced
when plaint
filed
18.-(1) A document which ought to be produced in
court by the plaintiff when the plaint is presented, or to be
entered in the list to be added or annexed to the plaint, and
which is not produced or entered accordingly, shall not,
without the leave of the court, be received in evidence on his
behalf at the hearing of the suit. (2) Nothing in this rule applies to documents produced
for cross-examination of the defendant's witnesses, or in
answer to any case set up by the defendant or handed to a
witness merely to refresh his memory. ORDER VIII
A. WRITTEN STATEMENT OF DEFENCE, SET-OFF AND
COUNTERCLAIM
Written
statement of
defence
G.Ns. Nos.

o a
witness merely to refresh his memory. ORDER VIII
A. WRITTEN STATEMENT OF DEFENCE, SET-OFF AND
COUNTERCLAIM
Written
statement of
defence
G.Ns. Nos.

422 of 1994
381 of 2019
1.-(1) Where a summons to file a defence has been
served in accordance with Order V and the defendant wishes
to defend the suit, he shall within twenty-one days from the
date of service of the summons, file to the court a written
statement of defence and enter appearance on the date
specified in the summons. (2) The provisions of rule 1 of Order VII shall apply
mutatis mutandis in respect to filing a written statement of
defence. (3) The court may, on application by the defendant
before the expiry of the period provided for filing a written
statement of defence or within seven (7) days after expiry of
that period and upon the defendant showing good cause for
failure to file such written statement of defence, extend time
within which the defence has to be filed for another ten days

nt showing good cause for
failure to file such written statement of defence, extend time
within which the defence has to be filed for another ten days

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and the ruling to that effect shall be delivered within 21 days. (4) The extended ten days under sub-rule (3) shall be
counted from the date of the order of the court for extension
of time. New facts and
preliminary
Objections
must be
specifically
pleaded
G.N. No. 381 of 2019
2. The defendant must raise by his pleading all
matters which show the suit not be maintainable, or that the
transaction is either void or voidable in point of law, and all
such grounds of defence as, if not raised, would be likely to
take the opposite party by surprise, or would raise issues of
fact not arising out of the plaint, as, for instance, fraud,
limitation, release, payment, performance, or facts showing
illegality. Denial to be
specific 3. It shall not be sufficient for a defendant in his
written statement to deny generally the grounds alleged by the
plaintiff, but the defendant must deal specifically with each
allegation of fact of which he does not admit the truth, except
damages. Evasive
denial 4. Where a defendant denies an allegation of fact in
the plaint, he must not do so evasively, but answer the point of
substance.

mages. Evasive
denial 4. Where a defendant denies an allegation of fact in
the plaint, he must not do so evasively, but answer the point of
substance.

thus, if it is alleged that he received a certain sum
of money, it shall not be sufficient to deny that he received
that particular amount, but he must deny that he received that
sum or any part thereof or else set out how much he received. And if an allegation is made with diverse circumstances, it
shall not be sufficient to deny it along with those
circumstances. Specific
denial 5. Every allegation of fact in the plaint, if not denied
specifically or by necessary implication, or stated to be not
admitted in the pleading of the defendant, shall be taken to be
admitted except as against a person under disability:
Provided that, the court may in its discretion require
any fact so admitted to be proved otherwise than by such
admission.

a person under disability:
Provided that, the court may in its discretion require
any fact so admitted to be proved otherwise than by such
admission.

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Particulars of
set-off to be
given in
written
statement and
effect of set-
off
G. Ns. Nos. 376 of 1968;
422 of 1994
6.-(1) Where in a suit for the recovery of money the
defendant claims to set-off against the plaintiff's demand any
ascertained sum of money legally recoverable by him from the
plaintiff, not exceeding the pecuniary limits of the jurisdiction
of the court, and both parties fill the same character as they fill
in the plaintiff's suit, the defendant may, within period of
twenty-one days of being served with the summons present a
written statement containing the particulars of the debt sought
to be set-off:
Provided that, a written statement shall not contain
particulars of-
(a) any debt, where the suit is brought for the
recovery of taxes, duties or penalties;
(b) a debt arising out of a right or claim to
repayment in respect of any taxes, duties or
penalties.

for the
recovery of taxes, duties or penalties;
(b) a debt arising out of a right or claim to
repayment in respect of any taxes, duties or
penalties.

(2) The written statement shall have the same effect as
a plaint in a cross-suit so as to enable the court to pronounce a
final judgment in respect of both the original claim and the
set-off; but this shall not affect the lien, upon the amount
decreed, of any advocate in respect of the costs payable to him
under the decree. (3) The rule relating to a written statement by a
defendant shall apply to a written statement in answer to a
claim of set-off. Defence of
set-off
founded on
separate
grounds
7. Where the defendant relies upon several distinct
grounds of defence or set-off founded upon separate and
distinct facts, they shall be stated as far as may be, separately
and distinctly. New ground
of defence 8. Any ground of defence which has arisen after the
institution of the suit or the presentation of a written statement
claiming a set-off may be raised by the defendant or plaintiff,
as the case may be, in his written statement.

the presentation of a written statement
claiming a set-off may be raised by the defendant or plaintiff,
as the case may be, in his written statement.

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Counterclaim
G.N. No. 376 of 1968
9.- (1) Where in any suit the defendant alleges that he
has any claim or is entitled to any relief or remedy against the
plaintiff in respect of a cause of action accruing to the
defendant before the presentation of a written statement of his
defence the defendant may, in his written statement of
defence, state particulars of the claim made or relief or
remedy sought by him:
Provided that, a written statement of defence shall not
state-
(a) any particulars of claim where the suit is
brought for the recovery of taxes, duties or
penalties;
(b) particulars of any claim to repayment in respect
of any taxes, duties or penalties. (2) Where a counterclaim is set-up in a written
statement of defence, the counterclaim shall be treated as a
cross-suit and the written statement shall have the same effect
as a plaint in a cross-suit, and the provisions of Order VII
shall apply mutatis mutandis to such written statement as if it
were a plaint.

ame effect
as a plaint in a cross-suit, and the provisions of Order VII
shall apply mutatis mutandis to such written statement as if it
were a plaint.

Counterclaim
against
plaintiff and
third party
10.-(1) Where a defendant, by a written statement, sets
up any counterclaim which raises questions between himself
and the plaintiff along with another person (whether or not a
party to the suit), he may join that person as a party against
whom the counterclaim is made. (2) Where a defendant joins a person as party against
whom a counterclaim is made he shall add to the title of the
written statement of defence a further title similar to the title
in a plaint setting forth the name of such person and a copy of
such written statement of defence together with a notice
requiring such person, should he wish to defend the
defendant's counterclaim, to file his written reply in answer to
the claim within the period specified in rule 11 shall be served
on him as if such notice were summons and such counterclaim
were a plaint.

answer to
the claim within the period specified in rule 11 shall be served
on him as if such notice were summons and such counterclaim
were a plaint.

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Reply to
counterclaim
G.N. No. 422 of 1994
11.-(1) Where a defendant sets up a counterclaim, the
plaintiff and the person (if any) who is joined as a party
against whom the counterclaim is made, shall each, if he
wishes to dispute the counterclaim, present to the court a
written reply containing a statement of his defence in answer
to the counterclaim within twenty-one days from the date of
the service upon him of the counterclaim. (2) The rules relating to a written statement of defence
by a defendant shall apply to a reply by the plaintiff or a
person joined as a party against whom a counterclaim is made. Court may
order separate
trial of
counterclaim
12. Where a defendant has set up a counterclaim the
court may, if it is of the opinion that the subject matter of the
counterclaim ought for any reason to be disposed of by a
separate suit, order the counterclaim to be struck out or order
it to be tried separately or make such other order as may be
expedient. Subsequent
pleadings
G.N. No. 422
of 1994
13.

rclaim to be struck out or order
it to be tried separately or make such other order as may be
expedient. Subsequent
pleadings
G.N. No. 422
of 1994
13.

No pleading subsequent to the written statement
of a defendant other than by way of defence to a set-off or
counterclaim shall be presented except by the leave of the
court and upon such terms as the court thinks fit, but the court
may at a pre-trial conference require a written statement or
additional written statement from any of the parties and fix a
time for presenting the same:
Provided that, where a defendant has presented a
written statement of defence in accordance with a summons to
file a defence the plaintiff may, without obtaining leave of the
court, present a reply to the written statement of defence
within seven days after the written statement of defence or,
where there are two or more defendants, the last of the written
statements of defence, shall have been served upon him in
accordance with the provisions of rule 2 of Order VI. Failure to
present
written
statement of
defence
14.-(1) Where any party required to file a written
statement of defence fails to do so within the specified period
or where such period has been extended in accordance with

y required to file a written
statement of defence fails to do so within the specified period
or where such period has been extended in accordance with

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GN. No. 381 of 2019 sub rule 3 of rule 1, within the period of such extension, the
court shall, upon proof of service and on oral application by
the plaintiff to proceed ex parte, fix the date for hearing the
plaintiff’s evidence on the claim. (2) Where before ex-parte judgment has been entered
pursuant to sub-rule (1) the court may, if the defendant assigns
good cause, set aside the order to proceed ex parte, upon such
terms as the court may direct as to costs or otherwise. (3) The decree obtained under this rule shall not be
executed until after the expiry of the period of sixty days from
the date of judgment. Setting aside
a default
judgment
GN. No. 381
of 2019
15.-(1) Where a judgment has been entered pursuant to rule 14 the
court may, upon application made by the aggrieved party, within
sixty days from the date of the judgment, set aside or vary the
default judgment upon such terms as may be considered by the
court to be just.

within
sixty days from the date of the judgment, set aside or vary the
default judgment upon such terms as may be considered by the
court to be just.

(2) In considering whether to set aside or vary the order
for the default judgment under this rule, the court shall
consider whether the aggrieved party has:
(a) applied to the court within the period specified
under sub rule (1); and
(b) given good cause for failing to file a written
statement of defence. (3) Where a judgment is set aside, the order shall be
effective upon the aggrieved party or judgment debtor filing
and serving a written statement of defence within the period
specified by the court. (4) Where the defendant fails to file a written statement
of defence within the period specified by the court pursuant to
sub rule (3), the default judgment shall revive. (5) The judgment revived pursuant to sub rule (4) shall
neither be set aside nor appealed against.

to
sub rule (3), the default judgment shall revive. (5) The judgment revived pursuant to sub rule (4) shall
neither be set aside nor appealed against.

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When all
pleadings
presented
G.Ns. Nos. 422 of 1994
16. As soon as the written statement of defence or, if
there are more defendants than one, the last written statement
of defence, and the reply (if any) thereto, or the last reply if
there are more plaintiffs than one, or other pleadings have
been presented, the case shall be ready for mediation. B. FIRST PRE-TRIAL SETTLEMENT AND SCHEDULING
CONFERENCE
Atendance for
orders
GN. No. 381 of 2019
17.-(1) The court shall, within fourteen days from the
date of completion of the pleadings, on its own motion direct
any party or parties to the proceedings to appear before it, for
orders or directions in relation to any interim applications or
other preliminary matters which the parties have raised or
intend to raise as it deems fit, for the just, expeditious and
economical disposal of the suit. (2) Upon hearing the parties on an interim application,
the court shall deliver its ruling within a period of fourteen
days and make such order as to costs as it considers just.

s on an interim application,
the court shall deliver its ruling within a period of fourteen
days and make such order as to costs as it considers just.

(3) Where any party fails to appear under sub rule (1),
the court may dismiss the suit, strike out the defence or
counterclaim as the case may be or make such other order as it
considers just. (4) Any order or direction given or made against any
party who does not appear before the court when directed to
do so under sub-rule (1), may be set aside or varied by the
court on such terms as it considers just upon an application
within thirty days. Pre-trial
conference to
be held when
directed by
the court
GN. No. 381 of 2019
18.-(1) Without prejudice to rule 17 of Order VIII, at
any time before any case is tried, the court may direct parties
to attend a pre-trial conference relating to the matters arising
in the suit or proceedings.

me before any case is tried, the court may direct parties
to attend a pre-trial conference relating to the matters arising
in the suit or proceedings.

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(2) The court may, at the pre-trial conference, consider
any matter including the possibility of settlement of all or any
of the issues in the suit or proceedings and require the parties
to furnish the court with any such information as it considers
fit, and may give all such directions as it appears necessary or
desirable for securing a just, expeditious and economical
disposal of the suit or proceedings. (3) The court may, at any time during the pre-trial
conference where the parties are agreeable to a settlement of
some or all of the matters in dispute in the suit or proceedings,
enter judgment in the suit or proceedings or make such order
to give effect to the settlement. Notification
of Pre-trial
conference
GN. No. 381 of 2019
19.-(1) Parties to the proceedings shall be informed of
the date and time appointed for the holding of the pre-trial
conference in their presence or by way of notice. (2) Each party shall comply with any directions given
viva voce or in such notice as the case may be. Failure to
appear of one
or more of
parties
GN. No.

Each party shall comply with any directions given
viva voce or in such notice as the case may be. Failure to
appear of one
or more of
parties
GN. No.

381 of 2019
20.-(1) Where at the time appointed for the pre-trial
conference, one or more of the parties fails to attend, the court
may
(a) dismiss the suit or proceedings if a defaulting party
is the plaintiff;
(b) strikeout the defence or courter-claim if a defaulting
party is a defendant;
(c) enter judgment; or
(d) make such other order as it considers fit. (2) An order made by the court in the absence of a party
concerned or affected by the order may be set aside by the
court, on the application of that party within fourteen days
from the date of the order, on such terms as it considers just. (3) Subsequent to the first adjournment, if all parties fail
to attend the pre-trial conference, the court shall dismiss the
suit.

it considers just. (3) Subsequent to the first adjournment, if all parties fail
to attend the pre-trial conference, the court shall dismiss the
suit.

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Failure to
comply with
directions
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21. Where a party has failed to comply with any of the
directions, the court may make the following orders
(a) dismiss the suit, if the non-complying party is a
plaintiff;
(b) strikeout the defence, if the non-complying party is a
defendant;
(c) order a party to pay costs; or
(d) make any other order that is deemed just. Determination
of speed track
of case
GN. No. 381 of 2019
22.-(1) A judge or a magistrate to whom a case has been
assigned shall, within a period of twenty-one days after
conclusion of the pleadings, hold and preside over a first pre-
trial settlement and scheduling conference, attended by the
parties or their recognised agents or advocates, for the purpose
of ascertaining the speed track of the case, resolving the case
through the use of procedures for alternative dispute
resolution such as negotiation, conciliation, mediation,
arbitration or such other procedures not involving a trial.

rocedures for alternative dispute
resolution such as negotiation, conciliation, mediation,
arbitration or such other procedures not involving a trial.

(2) In ascertaining the speed track of the case, the
presiding judge or magistrate, shall after consultation with the
parties or their recognized agents or advocates, determine the
appropriate speed track for such a case and make a scheduling
order, setting out the dates or time for future events or steps in
the case including the use of procedures for alternative dispute
resolution. (3) The appropriate speed track of a case shall be
determined as follows
(a) speed Track One shall be reserved for cases
considered by the judge or magistrate to be fast cases,
capable of being or are required in the interests of
justice to be concluded fast within a period not
exceeding ten months from the date of the first pre-
trial conference;
(b) speed Track Two shall be reserved for cases
considered by the judge or magistrate to be normal
cases capable of being or are required in the interests
of justice to be concluded within a period not

sidered by the judge or magistrate to be normal
cases capable of being or are required in the interests
of justice to be concluded within a period not

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exceeding twelve months from the date when
mediation or arbitration or other similar alternative
procedure fails;
(c) speed Track Three shall be reserved for cases
considered by the judge or magistrate to be complex
cases capable of being or are required in the interests
of justice to be concluded within a period not
exceeding fourteen months from the date when
negotiation, conciliation, mediation or arbitration or
other similar alternative procedure fails;
(d) speed Track Four shall be reserved for cases
considered by the judge or magistrate to be special
cases which fall in none of the three abovementioned
categories but which nonetheless need to be concluded
within a period not exceeding twenty-four months
from the date when negotiation, conciliation,
mediation or arbitration or other similar alternative
procedure fails. Prohibition of
amendment
to scheduling
order
GN.No. 381 of 2019
23.

nciliation,
mediation or arbitration or other similar alternative
procedure fails. Prohibition of
amendment
to scheduling
order
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23.

Where a scheduling conference order is made, no
departure from or amendment of such order shall be allowed
unless the court is satisfied that such departure or amendment
is necessary in the interests of justice and the party in favour
of whom such departure or amendment is made shall bear the
costs of such departure or amendment, unless the court directs
otherwise. C. NEGOTIATION, CONCILIATION, MEDIATION
AND ARBITRATION PROCEDURE
Reference to
mediation and
arbitration
GN. No. 381 of 2019
24. Subject to the provisions of any written law, the
court shall refer every civil action for negotiation,
conciliation, mediation or arbitration or similar alternative
procedure, before proceeding for trial. Mediation
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25.-(1) The court shall require the parties to appoint and
submit the name of a mediator of their choice within fourteen
days after pleadings are complete.

1) The court shall require the parties to appoint and
submit the name of a mediator of their choice within fourteen
days after pleadings are complete.

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(2) Where the parties fail to select a mediator under sub
rule (1), the court shall, manually or electronically, appoint a
mediator and notify the parties accordingly. (3) Upon the appointment of the mediator, the court shall
within seven days notify the parties of the commencement of
the mediation session. (4) At least seven days before mediation, parties shall
provide the mediator and the other parties to the suit with a
statement of issues together with pleadings and any
documents of importance which identify the issues in dispute
and the parties’ positions and interests thereon.

issues together with pleadings and any
documents of importance which identify the issues in dispute
and the parties’ positions and interests thereon.

(5) The mediator shall, within seven (7) days of his
appointment, set a date for the first session of mediation
which shall not be later than twenty one days from the date of
his appointment
(6) The following shall qualify to be nominated under
sub-rule (1) to act as mediators-
(a) a Judge;
(b) a registrar or deputy registrar;
(c) a magistrate in case of a magistrates’ court;
(d) a person with the relevant qualifications and
experience in mediation appointed by the Chief
Justice;
(e) a retired judge or magistrate; or
(f) a person with the relevant qualifications and
experience in mediation and chosen by the parties. (7) The mediators under paragraph (d) and (e) of sub-rule
(6) shall be remunerated or compensated in a manner to be
determined by the Chief Justice and published in the Gazette. (8) Where a person is chosen as the mediator by the
parties under paragraph (f) of sub-rule (6), it shall be the
responsibility of the parties to pay fees of that mediator.

chosen as the mediator by the
parties under paragraph (f) of sub-rule (6), it shall be the
responsibility of the parties to pay fees of that mediator.

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Purpose and
nature of
mediation
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26.-(1) In conducting any mediation session under these
Rules-
(a) the parties shall strive to reduce costs and delays in
dispute resolution, and facilitate an early and fair
resolution of disputes; and
(b) the mediator shall facilitate communication between
or among the parties to the dispute in order to assist
them in reaching a mutually acceptable resolution.

iator shall facilitate communication between
or among the parties to the dispute in order to assist
them in reaching a mutually acceptable resolution.

(2) Without derogating from the generality of sub rule (1),
the mediator-
(a) shall, in an independent and impartial manner, do
everything to facilitate parties to resolve their
dispute;
(b) may, where necessary, conduct joint or separate
meetings with the parties and may make a proposal
for a settlement;
(c) may, where services of an expert may be obtained at
no cost or where such services may be obtained at a
cost, and if parties agree to pay such costs, obtain
expert advice on a technical aspect of the dispute,
which advice shall be given in an independent and
impartial manner and shall have advisory effect;
(d) shall be guided by principles of objectivity, fairness
and natural justice, and shall give consideration to,
among other things:
(i) the rights and obligations of the parties;
(ii) the usages of the trade concerned; and
(iii) the circumstances surrounding the dispute,
including any previous business practices
between the parties;

the usages of the trade concerned; and
(iii) the circumstances surrounding the dispute,
including any previous business practices
between the parties;

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(e) may, at any stage of the mediation proceedings
and in a manner that the mediator considers
appropriate, take into account the wishes of the
parties, including any request by either of the
parties that the mediator shall hear oral
statements for a speedy settlement of the
dispute; and
(f) may, at any stage of the mediation proceedings,
make proposals for the settlement of the dispute. (3) A request for the services of an expert under this
rule may be made by the mediator with the consent of parties
or by any party with the consent of the other party. Attendance to
mediation
GN. No. 381 of 2019
27.-(1) The party or his advocate or both, where the
parties are represented shall be notified of the date of
mediation and shall attend at the mediation session. (2) Where a third party may be liable to satisfy all or
part of a judgment in the suit or to indemnify or reimburse a
party for money paid in satisfaction of all or part of a
judgment in the suit, the third party or his advocate may also
attend the mediation session, unless the court orders
otherwise. Authority to
settle
GN. No.

ent in the suit, the third party or his advocate may also
attend the mediation session, unless the court orders
otherwise. Authority to
settle
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381 of 2019
28.-(1) A party to a mediation session shall have
authority to settle any matter during the mediation session. (2) A party who requires the approval of another
person before agreeing to a settlement shall, before the
mediation session, arrange to have ready means of
communication to that other person throughout the session,
whether it takes place during or after regular business hours. Failure to
attend
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29. Where it is not practicable to conduct a scheduled
mediation session because a party fails without good cause to
attend within the time appointed for the commencement of
the session, the mediator shall remit the file to the trial judge
or magistrate who may-

e to
attend within the time appointed for the commencement of
the session, the mediator shall remit the file to the trial judge
or magistrate who may-

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(a) dismiss the suit, if the non complying party is a
plaintiff, or strike out the defence, if the non
complying party is a defendant;
(b) order a party to pay costs; or
(c) make any other order he deems just. Restoration of
the suit
dismissed for
non-
appearance to
mediation
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30.-(1) Any party aggrieved by an order made under the
above rule shall, within seven days from the date of the order,
file in court an application for restoration of a suit or a written
statement of defence. (2) The court shall hear and determine such application
within fourteen (14) days from the date of lodging the
application. (3) Upon the applicant showing good cause the court
shall set aside orders made under rule 29 of this Order and
restore the suit or the defence and remit the case to the
mediator who shall issue a notice for mediation. Confidentiality
GN. No. 381 of 2019
31.

and
restore the suit or the defence and remit the case to the
mediator who shall issue a notice for mediation. Confidentiality
GN. No. 381 of 2019
31.

All communications at a mediation session and the
mediation notes and records of the mediator shall be
confidential and a party to a mediation may not rely on the
record of statement made at or any information obtained
during the mediation as evidence in court proceedings or any
other subsequent settlement initiatives, except in relation to
proceedings brought by either party to vitiate the settlement
agreement on the grounds of fraud. Duration of
mediation
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32. The mediation period shall not exceed a period of
thirty days from the date of the first session of mediation.

on of
mediation
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32. The mediation period shall not exceed a period of
thirty days from the date of the first session of mediation.

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End of
mediation
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33. A mediation shall come to an end when-
(a) the parties execute a settlement agreement;
(b) the mediator, after consultation with the parties,
makes a declaration to the effect that further
mediation is not worthwhile; or
(c) thirty days expire from the date of the first session
of mediation. Duty to remit
the case to the
trial court
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34. At the conclusion of the mediation the mediator
shall remit the record to the trial court immediately or within
forty eight hours. Procedure on
arbitration
GN. No. 381 of 2019
35. Any matter in dispute referred to arbitration under a
court order shall be dealt with as provided for under the
Second Schedule to this Code. Agreement to
resolved a
dispute
through
negotiation or
conciliation
GN. No. 381 of 2019
36.-(1) At the request of any party and with consent of
the other party, the court may refer any matter in dispute to
negotiation or conciliation, and such matter shall be dealt with
in accordance with the applicable law and the agreement of
the parties to the negotiate or conciliate and arrive at a
settlement.

shall be dealt with
in accordance with the applicable law and the agreement of
the parties to the negotiate or conciliate and arrive at a
settlement.

(2) The parties shall bear costs arising from or incidental
to such negotiations or conciliation. Duration of
negotiation or
conciliation
GN. No. 381 of 2019
37. The negotiation or conciliation period shall not
exceed a period of thirty days from the date the trial court
referred the matter to negotiation or conciliation unless
otherwise extended by the trial court. Closure of
negotiation or
conciliation
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38. A negotiation or conciliation shall come to a
conclusion when-
(a) the parties execute a settlement agreement and
notify the court within the prescribed period for
negotiation or conciliation;

o a
conclusion when-
(a) the parties execute a settlement agreement and
notify the court within the prescribed period for
negotiation or conciliation;

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(b) one of the parties or both make(s), a declaration to
the effect that further negotiation or conciliation is
not worthwhile; or
(c) thirty days or such other period as may be extended
by the trial court expire. Duty to remit
the agreement
to the trial
court
GN No. 381 of 2019
39. At the conclusion of negotiation or conciliation as
stated in rule 38 (a) parties shall remit the settlement
agreement to the trial court immediately or within forty eight
hours. D. FINAL PRE-TRIAL SETTLEMENT AND
SCHEDULING CONFERENCE
Final pre-trial
conference
GN. No. 381 of 2019
40.-(1) Where a suit is not resolved by negotiation,
conciliation, mediation or arbitration or other similar
alternative procedure it shall revert to the trial judge or
magistrate for a final pre-trial settlement and scheduling
conference, to enable the court to schedule the future events
and steps which are bound or likely to arise in the conduct of
the case, including framing of issues and the date or dates for
trial. (2) In making a final pre-trial conference order, the
court shall be guided by the speed track to which the specific
case is allocated.

tes for
trial. (2) In making a final pre-trial conference order, the
court shall be guided by the speed track to which the specific
case is allocated.

(3) The final pre-trial settlement and scheduling
conference shall be held within a period of fourteen days from
the date when negotiation, conciliation, mediation or
arbitration or other similar procedures failed. Lapse of
speed track of
a case
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41. Where the assigned speed track of a case runs its
course before the conclusion of the suit, the court shall-
(a) where the delay is caused by the plaintiff, dismiss the
suit with costs;

case runs its
course before the conclusion of the suit, the court shall-
(a) where the delay is caused by the plaintiff, dismiss the
suit with costs;

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(b) where the delay is caused by the defendant
(i) strike out the defence or counter claim with costs;
(ii) proceed ex parte if the plaintiff had not closed his
case; or
(iii)determine the suit on the basis of the adduced
evidence, if the plaintiff had closed his case; and
(c) where neither party is to blame for the delay, extend
time not exceeding half the period of the assigned
speed track. ORDER IX
APPEARANCE OF PARTIES AND CONSEQUENCES OF
NON-APPEARANCE
Parties to
appear on day
fixed for
hearing
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1. On the day so fixed for hearing, the parties shall be in
attendance at the day fixed for court-house in person or by their
respective recognized agents or advocate, and the suit shall then be
heard unless the hearing is adjourned to a future date to be fixed by
the court. Where neither
party appears
suit to be
dismissed
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2. Where neither party appears when the suit is called
on for hearing the court may make an order that the suit be
dismissed. Plantiff may
bring a fresh
suit or a court
may restore
the suit
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885 of 2019
Procedure
where
defendant
appears on
day of
3.

issed. Plantiff may
bring a fresh
suit or a court
may restore
the suit
GN. Nos. 381 of 2019
885 of 2019
Procedure
where
defendant
appears on
day of
3.

Where a suit is dismissed under rule 2, the plaintiff may
(subject to the law of limitation) bring a fresh suit, or he may
apply to set aside the dismissal order, and if he satisfies the court
that there was good cause for his non-appearance, the court shall
set aside the dismissal order and shall appoint a day for
proceeding with the suit. 4. Where the court has adjourned the hearing of the suit ex-
parte and the defendant at or before such hearing, appears and
assigns good cause for his previous non- appearance, he may, upon
such terms as the court may direct as to cost or otherwise, be heard

ng, appears and
assigns good cause for his previous non- appearance, he may, upon
such terms as the court may direct as to cost or otherwise, be heard

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adjourned
hearing and
assigns good
cause for
previous non-
appearance. GNs. Nos. 381 of 2019
885 of 2019
in answer to the suit as if he had appeared on the date fixed for his
appearance. Procedure
where
defendant
only appears
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885 of 2019
5. Where the defendant appears and the plaintiff does not
appear when the suit is called on for hearing, the court shall
make an order that the suit be dismissed unless the defendant
admits the claim, or part thereof, in which case the court shall
pass a decree against the defendant upon such admission and,
where part only of the claim has been admitted, shall dismiss
the suit so far as it relates to the remainder. Decree
against
plaintiff by
default bars
fresh suit
GN. Nos.

he claim has been admitted, shall dismiss
the suit so far as it relates to the remainder. Decree
against
plaintiff by
default bars
fresh suit
GN. Nos.

381 of 2019
885 of 2019
6.-(1) Where a suit is wholly or partly dismissed
under rule 8, the plaintiff shall be precluded from bringing a
fresh suit in respect of the same cause of action, but he may
apply for an order to set the dismissal aside and, if he satisfies
the court that there was sufficient cause for his non-
appearance when the suit was called on for hearing, the court
shall make an order setting aside the dismissal upon such
terms as to costs or otherwise as it thinks fit and shall appoint
a day for proceeding with the suit. (2) No order shall be made under this rule unless
notice of the application has been served on the opposite
party. Procedure in
case of non-
attendance of
one or more
of several
plaintiffs
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885 of 2019
7. Where there are more plaintiffs than one and one or
more of them appear and the others do not appear the court
may, at the instance of the plaintiff or plaintiffs appearing,
permit the suit to proceed in the same way as if all the
plaintiffs had appeared or make such order as it thinks fit.

aintiff or plaintiffs appearing,
permit the suit to proceed in the same way as if all the
plaintiffs had appeared or make such order as it thinks fit.

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Procedure in
case of non-
attendance of
one or more
of several
defendants
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885 of 2019
8. Where there are more defendants than one, and one
or more of them appear, and the others do not appear, the suit
shall proceed and the court shall, at the time or pronouncing
judgment, make such order as it thinks fit with respect to the
defendants who do not appear:
Setting Aside Decrees Ex Parte
Setting aside
decree or
judgment ex
parte against
defendant
G.N. Nos. 422 of 1994
381 of 2019
885 of 2019
9.

ot appear:
Setting Aside Decrees Ex Parte
Setting aside
decree or
judgment ex
parte against
defendant
G.N. Nos. 422 of 1994
381 of 2019
885 of 2019
9.

In any case in which a decree is passed ex parte
against a defendant, he may apply to the court by which the
decree was passed for an order to set it aside; and if he
satisfies the court that he was prevented by any sufficient
cause from appearing when the suit was called on for hearing,
the court shall make an order setting aside the decree as
against him upon such terms as to costs, payment into court or
otherwise as it thinks fit, and shall appoint a day for
proceeding with the suit:
Provided that, where the decree is of such a nature that
it cannot be set aside as against such defendant only it may be
set aside as against all or any of the other defendants also. No decree or
judgment to
be set aside
without notice
to opposite
party
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885 of 2019
10. No decree or judgment shall be set aside on any
such application as aforesaid unless notice thereof has been
served on the opposite party or the persons who has entered
appearance on behalf of such party. ORDER X
EXAMINATION OF PARTIES BY THE COURT
Ascertainmen
t whether
allegations in
pleadings are
admitted or
denied
1.

earance on behalf of such party. ORDER X
EXAMINATION OF PARTIES BY THE COURT
Ascertainmen
t whether
allegations in
pleadings are
admitted or
denied
1.

At the first hearing of the suit the court shall
ascertain from each party or his advocate whether he admits
or denies such allegations of facts as are made in the plaint or
written statement (if any) of the opposite party, and as are not

te whether he admits
or denies such allegations of facts as are made in the plaint or
written statement (if any) of the opposite party, and as are not

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expressly or by necessary implication admitted or denied by
the party against whom they are made and the court shall
record such admissions and denials. Oral
examination
of party or
companion of
party
2. At the first hearing of the suit, or at any subsequent
hearing, any party appearing in person or present in court, or
any person able to answer any material questions relating to
the suit by whom such party or his advocate is accompanied,
may be examined orally by the court; and the court may, if it
thinks fit, put in the course of such examination questions
suggested by either party. Substance of
examination
to be written
3. The substance of the examination shall be reduced
to writing by the judge or magistrate and shall form part of the
record.

xamination
to be written
3. The substance of the examination shall be reduced
to writing by the judge or magistrate and shall form part of the
record.

Consequence
of refusal or
inability of
advocate to
answer
4.-(1) Where the advocate of any party who appears by
an advocate or any such person accompanying an advocate as
is referred to in rule 2 refuses or is unable to answer any
material question relating to the suit which the court is of
opinion that the party whom he represents ought to answer,
and is likely to be able to answer if interrogated in person, the
court may postpone the hearing of the suit to a future day and
direct that such party shall appear in person on such day. (2) If such party fails without lawful excuse to appear
in person on the day so appointed, the court may pronounce
judgment against him or make such order in relation to the
suit as it thinks fit. ORDER XI
DISCOVERY AND INSPECTION
Discovery by
interrogatorie
s
1. In any suit the plaintiff or defendant, by leave of
the court, may deliver interrogatories in writing for the
examination of the opposite parties or any one or more of such
parties, and such interrogatories when delivered shall have a
note at the foot thereof stating which of such interrogatories
each of such persons is required to answer:

interrogatories when delivered shall have a
note at the foot thereof stating which of such interrogatories
each of such persons is required to answer:

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Provided that, no party shall deliver more than one set
of interrogatories to the same party without an order for that
purpose:
Provided also that, interrogatories which do not relate
to any matters in question in the suit shall be deemed
irrelevant, notwithstanding that they might be admissible on
the oral cross-examination of a witness. Particular
interrogatorie
s to be
submitted
2. On an application for leave to deliver
interrogatories, the particular interrogatories proposed to be
delivered shall be submitted to the court and in deciding upon
such application, the court shall take into account any offer
which may be made by the party sought to be interrogated to
deliver particulars, or to make admission, or to produce
documents relating to the matters in question, or any of them,
and leave shall be given as to such only of the interrogatories
submitted as the court shall consider necessary either for
disposing fairly of the suit or for saving costs. Costs of inter-
rogatories 3.

rrogatories
submitted as the court shall consider necessary either for
disposing fairly of the suit or for saving costs. Costs of inter-
rogatories 3.

In adjusting the costs of the suit, inquiry shall, at
the instance of any party, be made into the propriety of
exhibiting such interrogatories; and if it is the opinion of the
taxing officer or of the court, either with or without an
application for inquiry, that such interrogatories have been
exhibited unreasonably, vexatiously, or at improper length,
the cost occasioned by the said interrogatories and the answer
thereto shall be paid in any event by the party in fault. Interrogato-
ries relating to
corporations
4. Where any party to a suit is a corporation or a body
of persons, whether incorporated or not, empowered by law to
sue or be sued, whether in its own name or in the name of any
officer or other person, any opposite party may apply for an
order allowing him to deliver interrogatories to any member
or officer of such corporation or body, and an order may be
made accordingly. Objections to
interrogato-
ries by answer
5. Any objection to answering any interrogatory on
the ground that it is scandalous or irrelevant or not exhibited

ions to
interrogato-
ries by answer
5. Any objection to answering any interrogatory on
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bona fide for the purpose of the suit, or that the matters
inquired into are not sufficiently material at that stage, or on
any other grounds, may be taken in the affidavit in answer. Setting aside
and striking
out interro-
gatories
6. Any interrogatories may be set aside on the ground
that they have been exhibited unreasonably or vexatiously, or
struck out on the ground that they are prolix, oppressive,
unnecessary or scandalous; and any application for this
purpose may be made within seven days after service of the
interrogatories. Filing of affi-
davit in an-
swer
7. Interrogatories shall be answered by affidavit to be
filed within ten days or within such other time as the court
may allow. No exception
to be taken 8. No exception shall be taken to any affidavit in an-
swer, but the sufficiency or otherwise of any such affidavit
objected to as insufficient shall be determined by the court. Order to
answer or
answer
further
G.N. No. 376
of 1968
9.

therwise of any such affidavit
objected to as insufficient shall be determined by the court. Order to
answer or
answer
further
G.N. No. 376
of 1968
9.

Where any person interrogated omits to answer, or
answers insufficiently, the party interrogating may apply to
the court for an order requiring him to answer, or to answer
further, as the case may be and an order may be made
requiring him to answer or answer further, either by affidavit
or by viva voce examination, as the court may direct:
Provided that, no order shall be made requiring a
person to answer or answer further where any enactment or
rule of law authorises or requires the refusal to answer any
question on the ground that the answering of the question
would be injurious to the public interest. Application
for discovery
of documents
G.N. No. 376 of 1968
10. Any party may, without filing any affidavit, apply
to the court for an order directing any other party to any suit to
make discovery on oath of documents which are or have been
in his possession or power, relating to any matter in question
therein and on the hearing of such application the court may

nts which are or have been
in his possession or power, relating to any matter in question
therein and on the hearing of such application the court may

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either refuse or adjourn the same, if satisfied that such
discovery is not necessary, or not necessary at the stage of the
suit, or make such order, either generally or limited to certain
classes of documents, as may, in its discretion, be thought fit:
Provided that, discovery shall not be ordered when and
so far as the court shall be of opinion that it is not necessary
either for disposing fairly of the suit or for saving costs:
Provided also that, discovery shall not be ordered
where there is produced to the court a certificate under the
hand of a Minister that, in his opinion, discovery, either
generally or in relation to a certain document or a certain class
of documents, would be injurious to the public interest. Affidavit of
documents 11. The affidavit to be made by a party against whom
such order as is mentioned in rule 10 has been made, shall
specify which (if any) of the documents therein mentioned he
objects to produce. Production of
documents
G.N. No. 376 of 1968
12.

has been made, shall
specify which (if any) of the documents therein mentioned he
objects to produce. Production of
documents
G.N. No. 376 of 1968
12.

It shall be lawful for the court, at any time during
the pendency of any suit to order the production, by any party
thereto upon oath, of such of the documents in his possession
or power, relating to any matter in question in such suit, as the
court shall think right; and the court may deal with such
documents when produced, in such manner as shall appear
just:
Provided that, production shall not be ordered of a
document where any enactment or rule of law authorises or
requires the withholding of the document on the ground that
the disclosure of the document would be injurious to the
public interest. Inspection of
documents
referred to in
pleadings or
affidavits
13. Every party to a suit shall be entitled at any time
to give notice to any other party in whose pleadings or
affidavits reference is made to any document, to produce such
document for the inspection of the party giving such notion or
his advocate, and to permit him or them to take copies thereof;

cument, to produce such
document for the inspection of the party giving such notion or
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and any party not complying with such notice shall not
afterwards be at liberty to put any such document in evidence
on his behalf in such suit unless he shall satisfy the court that
such document relates only to his own title, he being a
defendant to the suit or that he had some other cause or excuse
which the court shall deem sufficient for not complying with
such notice, in which case the court may allow the same to be
put in evidence on such terms as to costs and otherwise as the
court shall think fit. Time for
inspection
when notice
given
14. The party to whom such notice is given shall,
within ten days from the receipt of such notice, deliver to the
party giving the same a notice stating a time within three days
from the delivery thereof at which the documents, or such of
them as he does not object to produce, may be inspected at the
office of his advocate, or in the case of banker's books or other
books of account or books in constant use for the purpose of
any trade or business, at their usual place of custody, and
stating which (if any) of the documents he objects to produce,
and on what ground. Order for
inspection
G.N. No.

at their usual place of custody, and
stating which (if any) of the documents he objects to produce,
and on what ground. Order for
inspection
G.N. No.

376 of 1968
15. (1) Where the party served with notice under rule
14 omits to give such notice of a time for inspection or objects
to give inspection or offers inspection elsewhere than at the
office of his advocate the court may, on the application of the
party desiring it, make an order for inspection in such place
and in such manner as it may think fit:
Provided that, the order shall not be made when and so
far as the court shall be of opinion that it is not necessary
either for disposing fairly of the suit or for saving costs. (2) Any application to inspect documents, except such
as are referred to in the pleadings, particulars or affidavits of
the party against whom the application is made or disclosed in
his affidavits of documents, shall be founded upon an affidavit
showing of what documents inspection is sought, that the
party applying is entitled to inspect them and that they are in
the possession or power of the other party. The court shall not
make such order for inspection of such documents when and

ct them and that they are in
the possession or power of the other party. The court shall not
make such order for inspection of such documents when and

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so far as the court shall be of opinion that it is not necessary
either for disposing fairly of the suit or for saving costs. (3) Notwithstanding anything contained in this rule, an
order for inspection of documents shall not be made where
there is produced to the court a certificate under the hand of a
Minister that in his opinion, inspection would be injurious to
the public interest. Verified
copies
G.N. No. 376 of 1968
16.-(1) Where inspection of any business books is
applied for, the court may, if it thinks fit, instead of ordering
inspection of the original books, order a copy of any entries
therein to be furnished and verified by the affidavit of some
person who has examined the copy with the original entries,
and such affidavit shall state whether or not there are in the
original book any and what erasures, interlineations or
alterations:
Provided that, notwithstanding that such copy has been
supplied, the court may order inspection of the book from
which the copy was made.

alterations:
Provided that, notwithstanding that such copy has been
supplied, the court may order inspection of the book from
which the copy was made.

(2) Where on an application for an order for inspection
privilege is claimed for any document, it shall be lawful for
the court to inspect the document for the purpose of deciding
as to the validity of the claim of privilege. (3) The court may, on the application of any party to a
suit at any time, and whether an affidavit of documents shall
or shall not have already been ordered or made, make an order
requiring any other party, other than the Attorney-General to
state by affidavit whether any one or more specific
documents, to be specified in the application, is or are, or has
or have at any time been in his possession or power; and, if
not then in his possession when he parted with the same and
what has become thereof. (4) An application made under sub-rule (3) shall be
made on an affidavit stating that in the belief of the deponent
the party against whom the application is made has, or has at
some time had, in his possession or power the document or

in the belief of the deponent
the party against whom the application is made has, or has at
some time had, in his possession or power the document or

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documents specified in the application and that they relate to
the matters in question in the suit or to some of them. Premature
discovery 17. Where the party from whom discovery of any kind
or inspection is sought objects to the same or any part thereof
the court may, if satisfied that the right to the discovery or
inspection sought depends on the determination of any issue
or question in dispute in the suit, or that for any other reason it
is desirable that any issue or question in dispute in the suit
should be determined before deciding upon the right to the
discovery or inspection, order that such issue or question be
determined, first, and reserve the question as to the discovery
or inspection. Non-
compliance
with order for
discovery
18.

such issue or question be
determined, first, and reserve the question as to the discovery
or inspection. Non-
compliance
with order for
discovery
18.

Where any party fails to comply with any order to
answer interrogatories or for discovery or inspection of
documents, he shall, if a plaintiff, be liable to have his suit
dismissed for want of prosecution and if a defendant, to have
his defence, if any, struck out, and to be placed in the same
position as if he had not defended, and the party interrogating
or seeking discovery or inspection may apply to the court for
an order to that effect and an order may be made accordingly. Using
answers to
interrogatorie
s at trial
19. Any party may, at the trial of a suit, use in
evidence any one or more of the answers or any part of an
answer of the opposite party to interrogatories without putting
in the others or the whole of such answer:
Provided that, in such case the court may look at the
whole of the answers and, if it shall be of opinion that any
others of them are so connected with those put in that the last-
mentioned answers ought not to be used without them, it may
direct them to be put in. Application
of Order to
minors
20. This Order shall apply to minor plaintiffs and
defendants, and to the next friends and guardians for the suit
of persons under disability.

minors
20. This Order shall apply to minor plaintiffs and
defendants, and to the next friends and guardians for the suit
of persons under disability.

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ORDER XII
ADMISSIONS
Notice of
admission of
case
1. Any party to a suit may give notice, by his pleading
or otherwise in writing, that he admits the truth of the whole
or any part of the case of any other party. Notice to
admit
documents
2. Either party may call upon the other party to admit
any document, saving all just exceptions; and in case of
refusal or neglect to admit after such notice, the costs of
proving any such documents shall be paid by the party so
neglecting or refusing, whatever the result of the suit may be,
unless the court otherwise directs and no costs of proving any
document shall be allowed unless such notice is given except
where the omission to give the notice is, in the opinion of the
court, a saving of expense. Notice to
admit facts 3.

nless such notice is given except
where the omission to give the notice is, in the opinion of the
court, a saving of expense. Notice to
admit facts 3.

Any party may, by notice in writing, at any time not
later than nine days before the day fixed for the hearing, call
on any other party to admit, for the purposes of the suit only,
any specific fact or facts mentioned in such notice; and in case
of refusal or neglect to admit the same within six days after
service for such notice, or within such further time as may be
allowed by the court, the costs of proving such fact or facts
shall be paid by the party so neglecting or refusing, whatever
the result of the suit may be, unless the court otherwise
directs:
Provided that, any admission made in pursuance of
such notice is to be deemed to be made only for the purposes
of the particular suit, and not as an admission to be used
against the party on any other occasion or in favour of any
person other than the party giving the notice:
Provided also that, the court may at any time allow any
party to amend or withdraw any admission so made on such
terms as may be just. Judgment on
admissions 4. Any party may at any stage of a suit, where
admissions of fact have been made either on the pleading, or
otherwise, apply to the court for such judgment or order as

at any stage of a suit, where
admissions of fact have been made either on the pleading, or
otherwise, apply to the court for such judgment or order as

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upon such admissions he may be entitled to, without waiting
for determination of any other question between the parties;
and the court may upon such application make such order, or
give such judgment, as the court may think just. Affidavit of
signature 5. An affidavit of the advocate or his clerk, of the due
signature of any admission made in pursuance of any notice to
admit documents or facts, shall be sufficient evidence of such
admission, if evidence thereof is required. Evidence of
notice to
produce
documents
6. An affidavit of the advocate or his clerk, of the
service of any notice to produce and of the time when it was
served, with a copy of the notice to produce, shall in all cases
be sufficient evidence of the service of the notice and of the
time when it was served. Costs 7. If a notice under rule 6 is a notice to admit or
produce specified documents which are not necessary, the
costs occasioned thereby shall be borne by the party giving
such notice. ORDER XIII
PRODUCTION, IMPOUNDING AND RETURN OF DOCUMENTS
Documentary
evidence to be
produced at
first hearing
G.N. No.

the party giving
such notice. ORDER XIII
PRODUCTION, IMPOUNDING AND RETURN OF DOCUMENTS
Documentary
evidence to be
produced at
first hearing
G.N. No.

375 of 1966
1.-(1) The parties or their advocates shall produce, at
the first hearing of the suit, all the documentary evidence of
every description in their possession or power, on which they
intend to rely and which has not already been filed in court,
and all documents which the court has ordered to be produced. (2) The court shall receive the document so produced
provided that they are accompanied by an accurate list thereof
prepared in such form as the High Court directs. Effect of non-
production of
documents
2. No documentary evidence in the possession or
power of any party which should have been, but has not been,
produced in accordance with the requirements of rule 1 shall

vidence in the possession or
power of any party which should have been, but has not been,
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be received at any subsequent stage of the proceedings unless
good cause is shown to the satisfaction of the court for the
non-production thereof; and the court receiving any such
evidence shall record the reasons for so doing. Rejection of
irrelevant or
inadmissible
documents
3. The court may, at any stage of the suit, reject any
document which it considers irrelevant or otherwise
inadmissible, recording the grounds of such rejection. Endorsements
on documents
admitted in
evidence
4.-(1) Subject to the provisions of the sub-rule (2),
there shall be endorsed on every document which has been
admitted in evidence in the suit the following particulars,
namely-
(a) the number and title of the suit;
(b) the name of the person producing the document;
(c) the date on which it was produced; and
(d) a statement of its having been so admitted; and
(e) the endorsement shall be signed or initialed by
the judge or magistrate.

it was produced; and
(d) a statement of its having been so admitted; and
(e) the endorsement shall be signed or initialed by
the judge or magistrate.

(2) Where a document so admitted is an entry in a
book, account or record, and a copy thereof has been
substituted for the original under rule 5, the particular
aforesaid shall be endorsed on the copy and the endorsement
thereon shall be signed or initialed by the judge or magistrate. Endorsements
on copies of
admitted
entries in
books,
accounts and
records
Cap. 6
5.-(1) Save in so far as is otherwise provided by the
Evidence Act, where a document admitted in evidence in the
suit is an entry in a letter-book or a shop-book or other
account in current use, the party on whose behalf the book or
account is produced may furnish a copy of the entry. (2) Where such a document is an entry in a public
record produced from a public office or by a public officer, or
an entry in a book or account belonging to a person other than
a party on whose behalf the book or account is produced, the
court may require a copy of the entry to be furnished-
(a) where the record, book or account is produced
on behalf of a party, then by that party; or

court may require a copy of the entry to be furnished-
(a) where the record, book or account is produced
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(b) where the record, book or account is produced
in obedience to an order of the court acting of
its own motion, then by either or any party. (3) Where a copy of an entry is furnished under the
provisions of this rule, the court shall, after causing the copy
to be examined, compared and certified in manner mentioned
in rule 17 of Order VII, mark the entry and cause the book,
account or record in which it occurs to be returned to the
person producing it. Endorsements
on documents
rejected as
inadmissible
in evidence
6. Where a document relied on as evidence by either
party is considered by the court to be inadmissible in
evidence, there shall be endorsed thereon the particulars
mentioned in clauses (a), (b) and (c) of sub-rule (1) of rule 4
together with a statement of its having been rejected, and the
endorsement shall be signed or initialed by the Judge or
magistrate. Recording of
admitted
documents
and return of
rejected
documents
7.-(1) Every document which has been admitted in
evidence, or a copy thereof where a copy has been substituted
for the original under rule 5, shall form part of the record of
the suit.

en admitted in
evidence, or a copy thereof where a copy has been substituted
for the original under rule 5, shall form part of the record of
the suit.

(2) Documents not admitted in evidence shall not form
part of the record and shall be returned to the persons
respectively producing them. Court may
order any
document to
be impounded
8. Notwithstanding anything contained in rule 5 or rule
7 of this Order or in rule 17 of Order VII, the court may, if it
sees sufficient cause, direct any document or book produced
before it in any suit to be impounded and kept in the custody
of an officer of the court for such period and subject to such
conditions as the court thinks fit. Return of
admitted
documents
9.-(1) Any person whether a party to the suit or not,
desirous of receiving back any document produced by him in
the suit and placed on the record shall, unless the document is
impounded under rule 8, be entitled to receive back the same-

ument produced by him in
the suit and placed on the record shall, unless the document is
impounded under rule 8, be entitled to receive back the same-

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(a) where the suit is one in which an appeal is not
allowed, when the suit has been disposed of; or
(b) where the suit is one in which an appeal is
allowed, when the court is satisfied that the time
for preferring an appeal has elapsed and that no
appeal has been preferred or, if an appeal has
been preferred, when the appeal has been
disposed of:
Provided that, a document may be returned at any time
earlier than that prescribed by this rule if the person applying
therefor delivers to the proper officer a certified copy to be
substituted for the original and undertakes to produce the
original if required to do so:
Provided also that, no document shall be returned
which, by force of the decree, has become wholly void or
useless. (2) On the return of a document admitted in evidence,
a receipt shall be given by the person receiving it.

decree, has become wholly void or
useless. (2) On the return of a document admitted in evidence,
a receipt shall be given by the person receiving it.

Court may
send for
papers from
its own
records or
from other
courts
10.-(1) The court may of its own motion, and may in
its discretion upon the application of any of the parties to a
suit, send for, either from its own records or from any other
court, the record of any other suit or proceeding, and inspect
the same. (2) Every application made under this rule shall
(unless the court otherwise directs) be supported by an
affidavit showing how the record is material to the suit in
which the application is made, and that the applicant cannot
without unreasonable delay or expense obtain a duly
authenticated copy of the record or of such portion thereof as
the applicant requires, or that the production of the original is
necessary for the purposes of justice. (3) Nothing contained in this rule shall be deemed to
enable the court to use in evidence any document which under
the law of evidence would be inadmissible in the suit. Provisions as
to documents
also
applicable to
material
objects
11. The provisions herein contained as to documents
shall, as far as may be, apply to all other material objects
producible as evidence.

erial
objects
11. The provisions herein contained as to documents
shall, as far as may be, apply to all other material objects
producible as evidence.

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ORDER XIV
SETTLEMENT OF ISSUES AND DETERMINATION OF SUIT ON
ISSUES OF LAW OR ON ISSUES AGREED UPON
Framing of
issues 1.-(1) Issues arise when a material proposition of fact
or law is affirmed by one party and denied by the other. (2) Material propositions are those propositions of law
or fact which plaintiff must allege in order to show a right to
sue or a defendant must allege in order to constitute his
defence. (3) Each material proposition affirmed by one party
and denied by the other shall form the subject of a distinct
issue. (4) Issues are of two kinds-
(a) issues of fact; and
(b) issues of law. (5) At the first hearing of the suit the court shall, after
reading the plaint and the written statements, if any, and after
such examination of the parties as may appear necessary,
ascertain upon what material proposition of fact or of law the
parties are at variance, and shall thereupon proceed to frame
and record the issues on which the right decision of the case
appears to depend. (6) Nothing in this rule requires the court to frame and
record issues where the defendant at the first hearing of the
suit makes no defence.

depend. (6) Nothing in this rule requires the court to frame and
record issues where the defendant at the first hearing of the
suit makes no defence.

Issues of law
and of fact 2. Where issues both of law and of fact arise in the
same suit, and the court is of opinion that the case or any part
thereof may be disposed of on the issues of law only, it shall
try those issues first, and for that purpose may, if it thinks fit,
postpone the settlement of the issues of fact until after the
issues of law have been determined.

s first, and for that purpose may, if it thinks fit,
postpone the settlement of the issues of fact until after the
issues of law have been determined.

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Materials
from which
issues may be
framed
3. The court may frame the issues from all or any of
the following materials-
(a) allegations made on oath by the parties, or by
any person present on their behalf, or made by
the advocates of such parties;
(b) allegations made in the pleadings or in answers
to interrogatories delivered in the suit;
(c) the contents of documents produced by either
party. Court may
examine
witnesses or
documents
before
framing
issues
4. Where the court is of opinion that the issues cannot
be correctly framed without the examination of some person
not before the court or without the inspection of some
document not produced in the suit, it may adjourn the framing
of the issues to a future day, and may (subject to any law for
the time being in force) compel the attendance of any person
or the production of any document by the person in whose
possession or power it is, by summons or other process.

) compel the attendance of any person
or the production of any document by the person in whose
possession or power it is, by summons or other process.

Power to
amend, and
strike out,
issues
5.-(1) The court may at any time before passing a
decree amend the issues or frame additional issues on such
terms as it thinks fit; and all such amendments or additional
issues as may be necessary for determining the matters in
controversy between the parties shall be so made or framed. (2) The court may also, at any time before passing a
decree, strike out any issues that appear to it to be wrongly
framed or introduced. Questions of
fact or law
may by
agreement be
stated in form
of issues
6. Where the parties to a suit are agreed as to the
question of fact or of law to be decided between them, they
may state the same in the form of an issue, and enter into an
agreement in writing that, upon finding of the court in the
affirmative or the negative of such issue-
(a) a sum of money specified in the agreement or to
be ascertained by the court, or in such manner
as the court may direct, shall be paid by one of
the parties to the other of them, or that one of
them shall be declared entitled to some right or

ner
as the court may direct, shall be paid by one of
the parties to the other of them, or that one of
them shall be declared entitled to some right or

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subject to some liability specified in the
agreement;
(b) some property specified in the agreement and in
dispute in the suit shall be delivered by one of
the parties to the other of them; or as that other
may direct; or
(c) one or more of the parties shall do or abstain
from doing some particular act specified in the
agreement and relating to the matter in dispute. Court, if
satisfied that
agreement
was executed
in good faith,
may
pronounce
judgment
7. Where the court is satisfied, after making such
inquiry as it deems proper–
(a) that the agreement was duly executed by the
parties;
(b) that they have a substantial interest in the
decision of such question as aforesaid; and
(c) that the same is fit to be tried and decided,
it shall proceed to record and try the issue and state its finding
or decision thereon in the same manner as if the issue had
been framed by court and shall, upon the finding or decision
on such issue, pronounce judgment according to the terms of
the agreement; and, upon the judgment so pronounced, a
decree shall follow. ORDER XV
DISPOSAL OF THE SUIT AT FIRST HEARING
Parties not at
issue 1.

of
the agreement; and, upon the judgment so pronounced, a
decree shall follow. ORDER XV
DISPOSAL OF THE SUIT AT FIRST HEARING
Parties not at
issue 1.

Where at the first hearing of a suit it appears that
the parties are not at issue on any question of law or of fact,
the court may at once pronounce judgment. One of
several
defendants
not at issue
2. Where there are more defendants than one, and any
one of the defendants is not at issue with the plaintiff on any
question of law or of fact, the court may at once pronounce
judgment for or against such defendant and the suit shall
proceed only against the other defendants.

f law or of fact, the court may at once pronounce
judgment for or against such defendant and the suit shall
proceed only against the other defendants.

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Parties at
issue 3.-(1) Where the parties are at issue on some question
of law or of fact, and issues have been framed by the court as
hereinbefore provided, if the court is satisfied that no further
argument or evidence than the parties at once adduce is
required upon such issues as may be sufficient for the decision
of the suit, and that no injustice will result from proceeding
with the suit forthwith, the court may proceed to determine
such issues and, if the finding thereon is sufficient for the
decision, may pronounce judgment accordingly. (2) Where the finding is not sufficient for the decision,
the court shall postpone the further hearing of the suit and
shall fix a day for the production of such further evidence or
for such further argument as the case requires. Failure to
produce
evidence
4.

suit and
shall fix a day for the production of such further evidence or
for such further argument as the case requires. Failure to
produce
evidence
4.

Where a summons to appear has been issued by a
court other than the High Court and either party fails without
sufficient cause to produce the evidence on which he relies,
the court may at once pronounce judgment, or may, if it thinks
fit, after framing and recording issues, adjourn the suit for the
production of such evidence as may be necessary for its
decision upon such issues. ORDER XVI
SUMMONING AND ATTENDANCE OF WITNESSES
Summons to
attend, to give
evidence or
produce
documents
1. At any time after the suit is instituted, the parties
may obtain, on application to the court, or to such officer as it
appoints in this behalf, summonses to whose attendance is
required either to give persons evidence or to produce
documents. Expenses of
witnesses 2.-(1) The party applying for a summons shall, before
the summons is granted and within a period to be fixed, pay
into court such sum of money as appears to the court to be
sufficient to defray the traveling and other expenses of the
person summoned in passing to and from the court in which
he is required to attend, and for one day's attendance.

traveling and other expenses of the
person summoned in passing to and from the court in which
he is required to attend, and for one day's attendance.

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(2) In determining the amount payable under this rule
the court may, in the case of any person summoned to give
evidence as an expert, allow reasonable remuneration for the
time occupied both in giving evidence and in performing any
work of an expert character necessary for the case. (3) Where the court is subordinate to the High Court
regard shall be had, in fixing the scale of such expenses, to
any rules made in that behalf. Tender of
expenses to
witnesses
3. The sum so paid into court shall be tendered to the
person summoned, at the time of serving the summons, if it
can be served personally.

witnesses
3. The sum so paid into court shall be tendered to the
person summoned, at the time of serving the summons, if it
can be served personally.

Procedure
where
insufficient
sum paid in
and expenses
of witnesses
detained more
than one day
4.-(1) Where it appears to the court or to such officer
as it appoints in this behalf that the sum paid into court is not
sufficient to cover such expenses or reasonable remuneration,
the court may direct such further sum to be paid to the person
summoned as appears to be necessary on that account and, in
case of default in payment, may order such sum to be levied
by attachment and sale of the movable property of the party
obtaining the summons; or the court may discharge the person
summoned without requiring him to give evidence; or may
both order such levy and discharge such person.

summons; or the court may discharge the person
summoned without requiring him to give evidence; or may
both order such levy and discharge such person.

(2) Where it is necessary to detain the person
summoned for a longer period than one day the court may,
from time to time, order the party at whose instance he was
summoned to pay into court such sum as is sufficient to defray
the expenses of his detention for such further period and, in
default of such deposit being made, may order such sum to be
levied by attachment and sale of the movable property of such
party; or the court may discharge the person summoned
without requiring him to give evidence or may both order
such levy and discharge such person. Time, place
and purpose
of attendance
to be
specified in
summons
5. Every summons for the attendance of a person to
give evidence or to produce a document shall specify the time
and place at which he is required to attend and also whether
his attendance is required for the purpose of giving evidence

ment shall specify the time
and place at which he is required to attend and also whether
his attendance is required for the purpose of giving evidence

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or to produce a document or for both purposes; and any
particular document which the person summoned is called on
to produce shall be described in the summons with reasonable
accuracy. Summons to
produce
document
6. Any person may be summoned to produce a
document without being summoned to give evidence; and any
person summoned merely to produce a document shall be
deemed to have complied with the summons if he causes such
document to be produced instead of attending personally to
produce the same. Power to
require
persons
present in
court to give
evidence or
produce
document
G.N. No. 376
of 1968
7. Any person present in court may be required by the
court to give evidence or to produce any document then and
there in his possession or power. Provided that the court shall not require a person to
produce a document where any enactment or rule of law
authorises or requires the withholding of the document on the
ground that the production of the document would be
injurious to the public interest. Summons,
how served 8.

es the withholding of the document on the
ground that the production of the document would be
injurious to the public interest. Summons,
how served 8.

Every summons under this Order shall be served as
nearly as may be in the same manner as a summons to a
defendant and the rules in Order V as to proof of service shall
apply in the case of all summonses served under this rule. Time for
serving
summons
9. Service shall in all cases be made in sufficient time
before the time specified in the summons for the attendance of
the person summoned, to allow him a reasonable time for
preparation and for traveling to the place at which his
attendance is required. Procedure
where witness
fails to
comply with
summons
10.-(1) Where a person to whom a summons has been
issued either to attend to give evidence or to produce a
document fails to attend or to produce the document in
compliance with such summons, the court shall, if the
certificate of the serving officer has not been verified by
affidavit, and may, if it has been so verified, examine the

mmons, the court shall, if the
certificate of the serving officer has not been verified by
affidavit, and may, if it has been so verified, examine the

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serving officer on oath, or cause him to be so examined by
another court, regarding the service or non-service of the
summons. (2) Where the court sees reason to believe that such
evidence or production is material, and that such person has,
without lawful excuse, failed to attend or to produce the
document in compliance with such summons or has
intentionally avoided service, it may issue a proclamation
requiring him to attend to give evidence or to produce the
document at a time and place to be named therein; and a copy
of such proclamation shall be affixed on the outer door or
other conspicuous part of the house in which he ordinarily
resides. (3) In lieu of or at the time of issuing such
proclamation, or at any time afterwards, the court may in its
discretion, issue a warrant, either with or without bail, for the
arrest of such person, and may make an order for the
attachment of his property to such amount as it thinks fit, not
exceeding the amount of the costs of attachment and of any
fine which may be imposed under rule 12. 6
If witness
appears
attachment
may be
withdrawn
11.

ceeding the amount of the costs of attachment and of any
fine which may be imposed under rule 12. 6
If witness
appears
attachment
may be
withdrawn
11.

Where, at any time after the attachment of his
property, such person appears and satisfies the court-
(a) that he did not, without lawful excuse, fail to
comply with the summons or intentionally
avoid service; and
(b) where he has failed to attend at the time and
place named in a proclamation issued under the
rule 10, that he had no notice of such
proclamation in time to attend,
the court shall direct that the property be released from
attachment, and shall make such order as to the costs of the
attachment as it thinks fit. Procedure if
witness fails
to appear
12. The court may, where such person does not appear,
or appears but fails so to satisfy the court, impose upon him,
such fine not exceeding one thousand shillings as it thinks fit,

erson does not appear,
or appears but fails so to satisfy the court, impose upon him,
such fine not exceeding one thousand shillings as it thinks fit,

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having regard to his condition in life and all the circumstance
of the case, and may order his property, or any part thereof, to
be attached and sold or, if already attached under rule 10, to
be sold for the purpose of satisfying all costs of such
attachment, together with the amount of the said fine if any-
Provided that, if the person whose attendance is
required pays into court the costs and fine aforesaid, the court
shall order the property to be released from attachment. Mode of
attachment 13. The provisions with regard to the attachment and
sale of property in the execution of a decree shall, so far as
they are applicable, be deemed to apply to any attachment and
sale under this Order as if the person whose property is so
attached were a judgment debtor. Court may of
its own
accord
summon as
witnesses
strangers to
suit
14.

his Order as if the person whose property is so
attached were a judgment debtor. Court may of
its own
accord
summon as
witnesses
strangers to
suit
14.

Subject to the provisions of this Code as to
attendance and appearance and to any law for the time being
in force, where the court at any time thinks it necessary to
examine any person other than a party to the suit and not
called as a witness by a party to the suit the court may, of its
own motion, cause such person to be summoned as a witness
to give evidence, or to produce any document in his
possession, on a day to be appointed, and may examine his as
a witness or require him to produce such document. Duty of
persons
summoned to
give evidence
or produce
document
15. Whoever is summoned to appear and give
evidence in a suit shall attend at the time and place named in
the summons for that purpose and whoever is summoned to
produce a document shall either attend to produce it, or cause
it, to be produced at such time and place. Obligation of
person
summoned to
attend hearing
16.-(1) A person summoned and attending shall, unless
the court otherwise directs, attend at each hearing until the suit
has been disposed of.

hearing
16.-(1) A person summoned and attending shall, unless
the court otherwise directs, attend at each hearing until the suit
has been disposed of.

(2) On the application of either party and the payment
through the court of all necessary expenses (if any), the court
may require any person so summoned and attending to furnish
security to attend at the next or any other hearing or until the
suit is disposed of and, in default of his furnishing such
security, may order him to be detained as a civil prisoner.

any other hearing or until the
suit is disposed of and, in default of his furnishing such
security, may order him to be detained as a civil prisoner.

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Application
of rules 10 to
13
17. The provisions of rules 10 to 13 shall, so far as
they are applicable, be deemed to apply to any person who
having attended in compliance with a summons, departs
without lawful excuse, in contravention of rule 16. Procedure
where witness
apprehended
cannot give
evidence or
produce
document
18. Where any person arrested under a warrant is
brought before the court in custody and cannot, owing to the
absence of the parties or any of them, give the evidence or
produce the document which he has been summoned to give
or produce, the court may require him to give reasonable bail
or other security for his appearance at such time and place as
it thinks fit and, on such bail or security being given, may
release him, and, in default of his giving such bail or security,
may order him to be detained as a civil prisoner. No witness to
be ordered to
attend in
person unless
resident
within certain
limits
19.

or security,
may order him to be detained as a civil prisoner. No witness to
be ordered to
attend in
person unless
resident
within certain
limits
19.

No one shall be ordered to attend in person to give
evidence unless he resides-
(a) within the local limits of the court's ordinary
original jurisdiction; or
(b) without such limits but at a place less than fifty
miles or, where there is
(c) railway or steamer communication or other
established public conveyance for five-sixths of
the distance between the place where he resides
and the place where the court is situate, less
than two hundred miles distance from the court-
house. Consequence
of refusal of
party to give
evidence
when called
on by court
20. Where any party to a suit present in court
refuses, without lawful excuse, when required by the court, to
give evidence or to produce any document then and there in
his possession or power, the court may pronounce judgment
against him or make such order in relation to the suit as it
thinks fit. Rules as to
witnesses to
apply to
parties
summoned
21. Where any party to a suit is required to give
evidence or to produce a document, the provisions as to
witnesses shall apply to him so far as they are applicable.

arty to a suit is required to give
evidence or to produce a document, the provisions as to
witnesses shall apply to him so far as they are applicable.

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ORDER XVII
ADJOURNMENTS
Court may
grant time and
adjourn
hearing and
costs of
adjournment
GN. Nos. 508 of 1991
381 of 2019
1.-(1) At any stage of the suit the court may, if
sufficient cause is shown, grant time to the parties or to any of
them, and may from time to time adjourn the hearing of the
suit.

t the court may, if
sufficient cause is shown, grant time to the parties or to any of
them, and may from time to time adjourn the hearing of the
suit.

(2) Where a suit has been adjourned at the request of
the plaintiff or by consent of both parties, such suit shall be
placed last in the list of pending cases
(3) In every case under sub-rule (1), the court shall fix a
day for the further hearing of the suit and may make such
order as it thinks fit with respect to the costs occasioned by
the adjournment:
Provided that-
(a) when the hearing of the suit has been commenced, it
shall be continued from day to day until all the
witnesses in attendance have been examined, unless
the court finds that there are exceptional reasons to be
recorded by the court requiring the adjournment of the
hearing beyond the following day;
(b) no adjournment shall be granted at the request of a
party, or parties except where the circumstances are
beyond the control of the party or parties as the case
may be;
(c) the fact that the advocate of a party is engaged in
another court, shall not be a ground for unless that
advocate is appearing before a superior court;
(d) where the illness of an advocate or his inability to
conduct the case for any reason, other than his being
engaged in another court, is put forward as a ground
for adjournment, the court shall not grant adjournment
unless it is satisfied that the party applying for
adjournment could not have engaged another advocate
in time;

the court shall not grant adjournment
unless it is satisfied that the party applying for
adjournment could not have engaged another advocate
in time;

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(e) where a witness is present in court but a party or his
advocate though present in court, is not ready to
examine the witness, the court may, if it thinks fit,
receive the evidence of he witness and pass such
orders as it thinks fit dispensing with the examination
in chief or cross examination of the witness as the case
may be, by the party or his advocate not present or not
ready as aforesaid;
(f) in the event of an adjournment at the instance of the
court, the reasons for the adjournment shall be
recorded and the court shall strive to fix the hearing
date within the shortest period possible but not more
than thirty days. Procedure
where no
application
made on suit
adjourned
generally
GN. No. 508 of 1991
2. Where, the hearing of a suit has been adjourned
generally, the court shall, if no application is made within
twelve months of the last adjournment, dismiss the suit. Court may
proceed
notwithstandi
ng either
party failing
to produce
evidence, etc. 3.

e within
twelve months of the last adjournment, dismiss the suit. Court may
proceed
notwithstandi
ng either
party failing
to produce
evidence, etc. 3.

Where any party to a suit to whom time has been
granted fails to produce his evidence, or to cause the
attendance of his witnesses, or to perform any other act
necessary to the further progress of the suit, for which time
has been allowed, the court may, notwithstanding such
default, proceed to decide the suit forthwith. Procedure
where no
application is
made on suit
adjourned
generally
G.N. No. 508 of 1991
4. Where the hearing of a suit has been adjourned
generally, the court shall, if no application is made within
twelve months of the last adjournment, dismiss the suit. Suit may be
struck out if
no step taken
for three years
GN. No. 381 of 2019
5. In any case, not otherwise provided for in which no
application is made or step taken for a period of two years by
either party with a view to proceeding with the suit, the court
may without notice order the suit to be struck out for want of

period of two years by
either party with a view to proceeding with the suit, the court
may without notice order the suit to be struck out for want of

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prosecution, and after such an order has been made shall give
notice of the order on the court notice board, but in such case
the plaintiff may, subject to the law of limitation, bring a fresh
suit. ORDER XVIII
HEARING OF SUIT AND EXAMINATION OF WITNESSES
Right to begin 1. The plaintiff has the right to begin unless the
defendant admits the facts alleged by the plaintiff and
contends that either in point of law or on some additional facts
alleged by the defendant the plaintiff is not entitled to any part
of the relief which he seeks, in which case the defendant has
the right to begin. Assessors
G.N. No. 140 of 1999
1A. Except where both parties agree otherwise, the
trial of a suit in the Commercial Division of the High Court
shall be with the aid of assessors who shall not be less than
two and generally knowledgeable of the field concerning the
suit, and shall be selected from a list submitted to the
Commercial Divisions by the Commercial Court Users'
Committee. Absence of
assessors
G.N. No. 140 of 1999
1B.

be selected from a list submitted to the
Commercial Divisions by the Commercial Court Users'
Committee. Absence of
assessors
G.N. No. 140 of 1999
1B.

Where in the course of the trail one or more of the
assessors is absent, the court may proceed and conclude the
trial with the remaining assessor or assessors as the case may
be. Statement and
production of
evidence
2.-(1) On the day fixed for the hearing of the suit or on
any other day to which the hearing is adjourned, the party
having the right to begin shall state his case and produce his
evidence in support of the issues which he is bound to prove. (2) The other party shall then state his case and
produce his evidence (if any) and may then address the court
generally on the whole case. (3) The party beginning may then reply generally on
the whole case.

his evidence (if any) and may then address the court
generally on the whole case. (3) The party beginning may then reply generally on
the whole case.

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Evidence
where there
are several
issues
3. Where there are several issues the burden of
proving some of which lies on the other party, the party
beginning may, at his option, either produce his evidence on
those issues or reserve it by way of answer to the evidence
produced by the other party; and in the latter case, the party
beginning may produce evidence and the other party may then
reply specially on the evidence so produced by the party
beginning; but the party beginning will then be entitled to
reply generally on the whole case. Witnesses to
be examined
in open court
4. The evidence of the witnesses in attendance shall
be taken orally in open court in the presence and under the
personal direction and superintendence of the judge or
magistrate. How evidence
shall be taken
Any
particular
question and
answer may
be taken
down
5.

personal direction and superintendence of the judge or
magistrate. How evidence
shall be taken
Any
particular
question and
answer may
be taken
down
5.

The evidence of each witness shall be taken down
in writing, in the language of the court, by or in the presence
and under the personal direction and superintendence of the
judge or magistrate, not ordinarily in the form of question and
answer, but in that of a narrative and the judge or magistrate
shall sign the same. 6. The Court may, of its own motion or on the
application of any party or his advocate, take down any
particular question and answer or any objection to any
question, if there appears to be any special reason for so
doing. Questions
objected to
and allowed
by court
7. Where any question put to a witness is objected to
by a party or his advocate, and the court allows the same to be
put, the judge or magistrate shall take down the question, the
answer, the objection and the name of the person making it,
together with the decision of the court thereon. Remarks on
demeanour of
witnesses
8. The court may record such remarks as it thinks
material respecting the demeanour of any witness while under
examination.

on
demeanour of
witnesses
8. The court may record such remarks as it thinks
material respecting the demeanour of any witness while under
examination.

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Power to
direct
shorthand
record
9.-(1) Notwithstanding anything in the foregoing rules
of this Order, the judge or magistrate may direct a court
stenographer to make a shorthand record of the whole of, or
any part of, or the substance of, the evidence of any witness or
other proceedings. (2) A shorthand record made under the provisions of
sub-rule (1) shall, as soon as practicable thereafter, be
transcribed and typewritten by the same or any other court
stenographer who shall certify the resultant typewritten
transcript to be correct and complete and thereupon it shall
form part of the record. (3) In this rule "court stenographer" means any person
appointed by the Chief Justice to be a court stenographer.

on it shall
form part of the record. (3) In this rule "court stenographer" means any person
appointed by the Chief Justice to be a court stenographer.

Power to deal
with evidence
taken before
another judge
or magistrate
10.-(1) Where a judge or magistrate is prevented by
death, transfer or other cause from concluding the trial of a
suit, his successor may deal with any evidence or
memorandum taken down or made under the foregoing rules
as if such evidence or memorandum has been taken down or
made by him or under his direction under the said rules and
may proceed with the suit from the stage at which his
predecessor left it. (2) The provisions of sub-rule (1) shall, so far as they
are applicable, be deemed to apply to evidence taken in a suit
transferred under section 21. Power to
examine
witness
immediately
11.-(1) Where a witness is about to leave the
jurisdiction of the court or other sufficient cause is shown to
the satisfaction of the court why his evidence should be taken
immediately the court may, upon the application of any party
or of the witness, at any time after the institution of the suit,
take the evidence of such witness. (2) Where such evidence is not taken forthwith and in
the presence of the parties, such notice as the court thinks
sufficient, of the day fixed for the examination, shall be given
to the parties.

h and in
the presence of the parties, such notice as the court thinks
sufficient, of the day fixed for the examination, shall be given
to the parties.

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Court may
recall and
examine
witness
12. The court may at any stage of a suit recall any
witness who has been examined and may (subject to the law
of evidence for the time being in force) put such questions to
him as the court thinks fit. Power of
court to
inspect
13. The court may at any stage of a suit inspect any
property or thing concerning which any question may arise. ORDER XIX
AFFIDAVITS
Power to
order any
point to be
proved by
affidavit
Power to
order
attendance of
deponent for
Cross
examination
1.

tion may arise. ORDER XIX
AFFIDAVITS
Power to
order any
point to be
proved by
affidavit
Power to
order
attendance of
deponent for
Cross
examination
1.

A court may at any time for sufficient reason order
that any particular fact or facts may be proved by affidavit, or
that the affidavit of any witness may be read at the hearing, on
such conditions as the court thinks reasonable:
Provided that, where it appears to the court that either
party bona fide desires the production of a witness for cross-
examination, and that such witness can be produced, an order
shall not be made authorising the evidence of such witness to
be given by affidavit
2(1) Upon an application evidence may be given by
affidavit but the Court may, at the instance of erther party
order the attendance for cross examination of the deponent
(2) Such attendance shall be in court unless the
deponent is exempted from personal appearance in court or
the court otherwise directs. Matters to
which
affidavits
shall be
confined
3.-(1) Affidavits shall be confined to such facts as the
deponent is able of his own knowledge to prove, except on
interlocutory applications on which statements of his belief
may be admitted:

h facts as the
deponent is able of his own knowledge to prove, except on
interlocutory applications on which statements of his belief
may be admitted:

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Provided that, the grounds thereof are stated. (2) The costs of every affidavit which unnecessarily
set forth matters of hearsay or argumentative matter or copies
of or extracts from documents shall (unless the court
otherwise directs) be paid by the party filing the same. ORDER XX
JUDGMENT AND DECREE
Judgment,
when
pronounced
1. The court, after the case has been heard, shall
pronounce judgment in open court, either at once or on some
future day, of which due notice shall be given to the parties or
their advocates. Power to
pronounce
judgment
written by
judge's or
magistrate's
predecessor
2. A Judge or Magistrate may pronounce a judgment
written but not pronounced by his predecessor. Judgment to
be signed 3. The judgment shall be written by, or reduced to
writing under the personal direction and superintendence of
the presiding judge or magistrate in the language of the court
and shall be dated and signed by such presiding judge or
magistrate as of the date on which it is pronounced in open
court and, when once signed, shall not afterwards be altered or
added to, save as provided by section 96 or on review.

which it is pronounced in open
court and, when once signed, shall not afterwards be altered or
added to, save as provided by section 96 or on review.

Judgment in
Commercial
Division of
High Court
G.N. Nos. 140 of 1999
442 of 2005
3A. In the Commercial Division of the High Court, a
trial judge and assessors shall, after the case has been heard,
consider in chambers the evidence for each side and thereafter
the judge shall pronounce judgment of the Court in open court
either at once or on such future day of which due notice shall
be given to the parties or their advocates. Opinion of
assessors
G.N. No. 140 of 1999
3B. In the Commercial Division of the High Court
the judge shall, in the judgment, take into account the opinion
of the assessors but shall not be bound by it, provided that the
judge shall give reasons for disagreeing with such opinion.

into account the opinion
of the assessors but shall not be bound by it, provided that the
judge shall give reasons for disagreeing with such opinion.

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Contents of
judgments 4. A judgment shall contain a concise statement of the
case, the points for determination, the decision thereon and the
reasons for such decision. Courts to state
its decision on
each issue
5. In suits in which issues has be been framed, the
court shall state its finding or decision, with the reason
therefore, upon each separate issue unless the finding upon
any on or more of the issues is sufficient for the decision of
the suit. Contents of
decree 6.-(1) The decree shall agree with the judgment; it
shall contain the number of the suit, the names and
descriptions of the parties and particulars of the claim and
shall specify clearly the relief granted or other determination
of the suit. (2) The decree shall also state the amount of costs
incurred in the suit and by whom or out of what property and
in what proportions such costs are to be paid. (3) The court may direct that the costs payable to one
party by the other shall be set off against any sum which is
admitted or found to be due from the former to the latter. Date of
decree
G.N Nos
223 of 2010
136 of 2011
7.

shall be set off against any sum which is
admitted or found to be due from the former to the latter. Date of
decree
G.N Nos
223 of 2010
136 of 2011
7.

The decree shall bear the date of the day on
which the judgment was pronounced and, when the Judge or
Magistrate has satisfied himself that the decree has been
drawn up in accordance with the judgment he shall sign the
decree. Procedure
where judge
or magistrate
has vacated
office before
signing
decree
G.N.No. 223 of 2010
8. Where a judge or magistrate has vacated office after
pronouncing judgment but without signing the decree, a
decree drawn up in accordance with such judgment may be
signed either by his successor, a Registrar, a Deputy Registrar
or a District Registrar. Decree for
recovery of
immovable
property
Cap. 334
9. Where the subject matter of the suit is immovable
property, the decree shall contain a description of such
property sufficient to identify the same, and where such
property can be identified by a title number under the Land
Registration Act, the decree shall specify such title number.

ify the same, and where such
property can be identified by a title number under the Land
Registration Act, the decree shall specify such title number.

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Decree for
delivery of
movable
property
10. Where the suit is for movable property, and the
decree is for the delivery of such property, the decree shall
also state the amount of money to be paid as an alternative if
delivery cannot be had. Decree may
direct
payment by
installments
11.-(1) Where and in so far as a decree is for the
payment of money the court may, for any sufficient reason, at
the time of passing the decree order that payment of the
amount decreed shall be postponed or shall be made by
installment, with or without interest, notwithstanding anything
contained in the contract under which the money is payable. (2) After the passing of any such decree the court may,
on the application of the judgment debtor and with the consent
of the decree-holder, order that payment of the amount
decreed shall be postponed or shall be made by instalments on
such terms as to the payment of interest, the attachment of the
property of the judgment debtor, of the taking of security from
him, or otherwise, as it thinks fit. Decree for
possession
and mesne
profits
G.N. No.

property of the judgment debtor, of the taking of security from
him, or otherwise, as it thinks fit. Decree for
possession
and mesne
profits
G.N. No.

376 of 1968
12.-(1) Where a suit is for the recovery of possession
of immovable property and for rent or mesne profits, the court
may pass a decree-
(a) for the possession of the property or declaring
an entitlement as against the Government to
possession of the property;
(b) for the rent or mesne profits which have accrued
on the property during a period prior to the
institution of the suit or directing an inquiry as
to such rent or mesne profits;
(c) directing an inquiry as to rent or mesne profits
from the institution of the suit until-
(i) the delivery of possession to the decree-
holder;
(ii) the relinquishment of possession by the
judgment debtor with notice to the decree-
holder through the court; or

possession to the decree-
holder;
(ii) the relinquishment of possession by the
judgment debtor with notice to the decree-
holder through the court; or

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(iii) the expiration of three years from the date of
the decree, whichever event first occurs. (2) Where an inquiry is directed under clause (b) or
clause (c) a final decree in respect of the rent or mesne profits
shall be passed in accordance with the result of such inquiry. Decree in
administration
suit
13.-(1) Where a suit is for an account of any property
and for its due administration under the decree of the court,
the court shall, before passing the final decree, pass a
preliminary decree ordering such accounts and inquiries to be
taken and made, and giving such other directions as it thinks
fit.

final decree, pass a
preliminary decree ordering such accounts and inquiries to be
taken and made, and giving such other directions as it thinks
fit.

(2) In the administration by the court of the property of
any deceased person, if such property proves to be insufficient
for the payment in full of his debts and liabilities, the same
rules shall be observed as to the respective rights of secured
and unsecured creditors and as to debts and liabilities
provable, and as to the valuation of annuities and future and
contingent liabilities respectively, as may be in force for the
time being within the local limits of the courts in which the
administration suit is pending with respect to the estates of
persons adjudged or declared insolvent; and all person, who in
any such case would be entitled to be paid out of such
property may come in under the preliminary decree and make
such claims against the same as they may respectively be
entitled to by virtue of this Code.

roperty may come in under the preliminary decree and make
such claims against the same as they may respectively be
entitled to by virtue of this Code.

Decree in pre-
emption suit 14.-(1) Where the court decrees a claim to pre-emption
in respect of a particular sale of property and the purchase
money has not been paid into court, the decree shall-
(a) specify a day on or before which the purchase
money shall be so paid; and
(b) direct that on payment into court of such purchase
money, together with the costs (if any) decreed
against the plaintiff, on or before the day referred
to in clause (a), the defendant shall deliver
possession of the property to the plaintiff, whose
title thereto shall be deemed to have accrued from
the date of such payment, but that, if the purchase

session of the property to the plaintiff, whose
title thereto shall be deemed to have accrued from
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money and the costs (if any) are not so paid, the
suit shall be dismissed with costs. (2) Where the court has adjudicated upon rival claims
to pre-emption, the decree shall direct-
(a) if and in so far as the claims decreed are equal
in degree, that the claim of each pre-emptor
complying with the provisions of sub-rule (1)
shall take effect in respect of a proportionate
share of the property including any
proportionate share in respect of which the
claim of any pre-emptor failing to comply with
the said provisions would, but for such default,
have taken effect; and
(b) if and so far as the claims decreed are different
in degree, that the claim of the inferior pre-
emptor shall not take effect unless and until the
superior pre-emptor has failed to comply with
the said provisions. Decree in suit
for
dissolution of
partnership
15.

take effect unless and until the
superior pre-emptor has failed to comply with
the said provisions. Decree in suit
for
dissolution of
partnership
15.

Where a suit is for the dissolution of a partnership,
or the taking of partnership accounts, the court, before passing
a final decree, may pass a preliminary decree declaring the
proportionate shares of the parties, fixing the day on which the
partnership shall stand dissolved or be deemed to have been
dissolved and directing such accounts to be taken and other
acts to be done as it thinks fit. Decree in suit
for account
between
principal and
agent
16. In a suit for an account of pecuniary transactions
between a principal and an agent and in any other suit not
hereinbefore provided for where it is necessary, in order to
ascertain the amount of money due to or from any party, that
an account should be taken, the court shall, before passing its
final decree, pass a preliminary decree directing such accounts
to be taken as it thinks fit. Special
directions as
to accounts
17. The court may, either by the decree directing an
account to be taken or by any subsequent order, give special
directions with regard to the mode in which the account is to
be taken or vouched and in particular may direct that in taking

uent order, give special
directions with regard to the mode in which the account is to
be taken or vouched and in particular may direct that in taking

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the account the books of account, in which the accounts in
question have been kept, shall be taken as prima facie
evidence of the truth of the matters therein contained with
liberty to the parties interested to take such objection thereto
as they may be advised. Decree in suit
for partition
of property or
separate
possession of
a share
therein
18. Where the court passes a decree for the partition of
property or for the separate possession of a share therein the
court may, if the partition or separation cannot be
conveniently made without further inquiry, pass a preliminary
decree declaring the rights of the several parties interested in
the property and giving such further directions as may be
required. Decree when
set-off
allowed and
appeal from
decree
relating to set-
off
19.-(1) Where the defendant has been allowed a set-off
against a claim of the plaintiff, the decree shall state what
amount is due to the plaintiff and what amount is due to the
defendant, and shall be for the recovery of any sum which
appears to be due to either party.

unt is due to the plaintiff and what amount is due to the
defendant, and shall be for the recovery of any sum which
appears to be due to either party.

(2) Any decree passed in a suit in which a set-off is
claimed shall be subject to the same provisions in respect of
appeal to which it would have been subject if no set-off had
been claimed. (3) The provisions of this rule shall apply whether the
set-off is admissible under rule 6 of Order VIII or otherwise. Certified
copies of
judgment and
decree to be
furnished
20. Certified copies of the judgment and decree shall
be furnished to the parties on application to the court and at
their expense. Interest
Interest on
judgment
debts
21.-(1) The rate of interest on every judgment debt
from the date of delivery of the judgment until satisfaction
shall be seven per centum per annum or such other rate, not
exceeding twelve per centum per annum, as the parties may
expressly agree in writing before or after the delivery of the
judgment or as may be adjudged by consent:

lve per centum per annum, as the parties may
expressly agree in writing before or after the delivery of the
judgment or as may be adjudged by consent:

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Provided that in the case of a judgment debt subsisting
on the first day of July, 1964, the provision of this rule shall
apply thereto as if there were substituted for the words
"delivery of judgment" the words "on the first day of July,
1964". (2) For the purposes of this rule-
"judgment" in suits relating to mortgages of immovable
property means the final decree; and
"judgment debt" means-
(a) the principal sum;
(b) any interest adjudged on such principal sum for
any period prior to the institution of the suit;
and
(c) any interest adjudged on such principal sum for
the period between the institution of the suit and
the delivery of the judgment. ORDER XXI
EXECUTION OF DECREES AND ORDERS
Payment under Decree
Modes of
paying money
under decree
1.-(1) All money payable under a decree shall be paid
as follows, namely-
(a) into the court whose duty it is to execute the
decree;
(b) out of court to the decree-holder; or
(c) otherwise as the court which made the decree
directs. (2) Where any payment is made under paragraph (a) of
sub-rule (1), notice of such payment shall be given to the
decree-holder.

ade the decree
directs. (2) Where any payment is made under paragraph (a) of
sub-rule (1), notice of such payment shall be given to the
decree-holder.

Payment out
of court to
decree-holder
2.-(1) Where any money payable under a decree of any
kind is paid out of court or the decree is otherwise adjusted in
whole or in part to the satisfaction of the decree-holder, the
decree-holder shall certify such payment or adjustment to the
court whose duty it is to execute the decree and the court shall
record the same accordingly.

e-holder shall certify such payment or adjustment to the
court whose duty it is to execute the decree and the court shall
record the same accordingly.

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(2) The judgment debtor also may inform the court of
such payment or adjustment and apply to the court to issue a
notice to the decree-holder to show cause, on a day to be fixed
by the court, why such payment or adjustment should not be
recorded as certified; and if, after service of such notice, the
decree-holder fails to show cause why the payment or
adjustment should not be recorded as certified, the court shall
record the same accordingly. (3) A payment or adjustment, which has not been
certified or recorded as aforesaid, shall not be recognized by
any court executing the decree. Satisfaction
of orders
against
Government
G.N. No. 376 of 1968
Cap. 5
2A. Where a decree contains any order in favour of
any person against the Government or against an officer of the
Government as such, the provisions of section 15 of the
Government Proceedings Act, shall apply in relation to
satisfaction of the order, in lieu of the provisions of rules 3 to
110 of this Order. Courts Executing Decrees
Lands situate
in more than
one
jurisdiction
3.

ction of the order, in lieu of the provisions of rules 3 to
110 of this Order. Courts Executing Decrees
Lands situate
in more than
one
jurisdiction
3.

Where immovable property forms one estate or
tenure situate within local limits of the jurisdiction of two or
more courts, any one of such courts may attach and sell the
entire estate or tenure. Mode of
transfer 4. The court of a resident magistrate may send a
decree for execution directly to any other court (other than the
High Court) within the local limits of its jurisdiction; in any
other case, a decree to be executed outside the local limits of
the jurisdiction of the court which passed it shall be sent to the
court of the resident magistrate within the local limits of
whose jurisdiction the decree is to be executed. Procedure
where court
desires that its
own decree
shall be
executed by
another court
5. The court sending a decree for execution shall
send–
(a) a copy of the decree;
(b) a certificate setting forth that satisfaction of the
decree has not been obtained by execution
within the jurisdiction of the court by which it

e;
(b) a certificate setting forth that satisfaction of the
decree has not been obtained by execution
within the jurisdiction of the court by which it

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was passed or, where the decree has been
executed in part, the extent to which satisfaction
has been obtained and what part of the decree
remains unsatisfied; and
(c) a copy of any order for the execution of the
decree; or, if no such order has been made, a
certificate to that effect. Court
receiving
copies of
decree, etc.,
to file same
without proof
6. The court to which a decree is so sent shall cause
such copies and certificates to be filed, without any further
proof of the decree or order for execution, or of the copies
thereof, unless the court, for any special reasons to be
recorded under the hand of the judge or magistrate, requires
such proof. Execution of
decree or
order by court
to which it is
sent
7. Where such copies are so filed, the decree or order
may, if the court to which it is sent is the court of a resident
magistrate, be executed by such court or be transferred for
execution to any subordinate court of competent jurisdiction. Execution by
High Court of
decree
transferred by
other court
8.

rt or be transferred for
execution to any subordinate court of competent jurisdiction. Execution by
High Court of
decree
transferred by
other court
8.

Where the court to which the decree is sent for
execution is the High Court, the decree shall be executed by
such Court in the same manner as if it had been passed by
such Court in the exercise of its ordinary original civil
jurisdiction. Application for Execution
Application
for execution 9. When the holder of a decree desires to execute it,
he shall apply to the court which passed the decree or to the
officer (if any) appointed in this behalf, or if the decree has
been sent under the provisions herein before contained to
another court then to such court or to the proper officer
thereof. Oral and
written
applications
G.N. No. 79 of 1970
10.-(1) Where a decree is for the payment of money
the court may, on the oral application of the decree-holder at
the time of the passing of the decree, order immediate
execution thereof by the arrest of the judgment debtor, prior to

cation of the decree-holder at
the time of the passing of the decree, order immediate
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the preparation of a warrant if he is within the precincts of the
court. Cap. 29 (1A) Where an order has been made for payment of
money under the Law of Marriage Act, the court may, on an
oral application of the person in whose favour such order is
made, order the enforcement of the order by the arrest of the
judgment debtor or by the attachment of the judgment debtor's
salary.

vour such order is
made, order the enforcement of the order by the arrest of the
judgment debtor or by the attachment of the judgment debtor's
salary.

(2) Save as otherwise provided by sub-rule (1) or sub-
rule (1A), every application for the execution of a decree shall
be in writing, signed and verified by the applicant or by some
other person proved to the satisfaction of the court to be
acquainted with the facts of the case, and shall contain in a
tabular form the following particulars, namely-
(a) the number of the suit;
(b) the names of the parties;
(c) the date of the decree;
(d) whether any appeal has been preferred from the
decree;
(e) whether any, and (if any) what, payment or
other adjustment of the matter in controversy
has been made between the parties subsequently
to the decree;
(f) whether any, and (if any) what, previous
applications have been made for the execution
of the decree, the dates of such applications and
their results;
(g) the amount with interest (if any) due upon the
decree or other relief granted thereby, together
with particulars of any cross-decree, whether
passed before or after the date of the decree
sought to be executed;
(h) the amount of the costs (if any) awarded;
(i) the name of the person against whom execution
of the decree is sought; and
(j) the mode in which the assistance of the court is
required, whether-

(i) the name of the person against whom execution
of the decree is sought; and
(j) the mode in which the assistance of the court is
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(i) by the delivery of any property
specifically decreed;
(ii) by the attachment and sale, or by the
sale without attachment, of any
property;
(iii) by the arrest and detention in prison of
any person;
(iv) by the appointment of a receiver; or
(v) otherwise, as the nature of the relief
granted may require. (3) The court to which an application is made under
sub-rule (2) may require the applicant to produce a certified
copy of the decree. Application
for
attachment of
movable
property not
in judgment
debtor's
possession
11. Where an application is made for the attachment of
any movable property belonging to a judgment debtor but not
in his possession, the decree-holder shall annex to the
application an inventory of the property to be attached,
containing a reasonably accurate description of the same.

he decree-holder shall annex to the
application an inventory of the property to be attached,
containing a reasonably accurate description of the same.

Application
for
attachment of
immovable
property to
contain
certain
particulars
12.-(1) Where an application is made for the
attachment of any immovable property belonging to a
judgment debtor, it shall contain at the foot-
(a) a description of such property sufficient to
identify the same and, in case such property can
be identified by a title number under the Land
Registration Act, such title number; and
(b) a specification of the judgment debtor's share or
interest in such property to the best of the belief
of the applicant, and so far as he has been able
to ascertain the same. Cap. 334
(2) Where an application is made for the attachment of
any land of which an estate has been registered under the
Land Registration Act, the court may require the applicant to
produce an official search issued under section 97(2) of that
Act relating to that land.

Land Registration Act, the court may require the applicant to
produce an official search issued under section 97(2) of that
Act relating to that land.

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Application
for execution
by joint
decree-holder
13.-(1) Where a decree has been passed jointly in
favour of more persons that one, any one or more of such
persons may, unless the decree imposes any condition to the
contrary, apply for the execution of the whole decree for the
benefit of them all or, where any of them has died, for the
benefit of the survivors and the legal representatives of the
deceased. (2) Where the court sees sufficient cause for allowing
the decree to be executed on an application made under this
rule, it shall make such order as it deems necessary for
protecting the interests of the persons who have not joined in
the application. Application
for execution
by transferee
of decree
14.

ms necessary for
protecting the interests of the persons who have not joined in
the application. Application
for execution
by transferee
of decree
14.

Where a decree or, if a decree has been passed
jointly in favour of two or more persons, the interest of any
decree-holder in the decree, is transferred by assignment in
writing or by operation of law, the transferee may apply for
execution of the decree to the court which passed it, and the
decree may be executed in the same manner and subject to the
same conditions as if the application were made by such
decree-holder:
Provided that, where the decree or such interest as
aforesaid has been transferred by assignment, notice of such
application shall be given to the transferor and the judgment
debtor, and the decree shall not be executed until the court has
heard their objections (if any) to its execution:
Provided also that, where a decree for the payment of
money against two or more persons has been transferred to
one of them, it shall not be executed against the others.

where a decree for the payment of
money against two or more persons has been transferred to
one of them, it shall not be executed against the others.

Procedure on
receiving
application
for execution
of decree
15.-(1) On receiving an application for the execution
of a decree as provided by rule 10, sub-rule (2), the court shall
ascertain whether such of the requirements or rules 10 to 12 as
may be applicable to the case have been complied with; and,
if they have not been complied with, the court may reject the
application, or may allow the defect to be remedied then and
there or within a time to be fixed by it.

ot been complied with, the court may reject the
application, or may allow the defect to be remedied then and
there or within a time to be fixed by it.

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(2) Where an application is amended under the
provisions of sub-rule (1), it shall be deemed to have been an
application in accordance with law and presented on the date
when it was first presented. (3) Every amendment made under this rule shall be
signed or initialed by the judge or magistrate. Cap.4
S.8 (4) Where the application is admitted, the court shall
enter in the proper register a note of the application and the
date on which it was made and shall, subject to the provisions
hereinafter contained, order execution of the decree according
to the nature of the application:
Provided that, in the case of a decree for the payment
of money, the value of the property attached shall, as nearly as
may be, correspond with the amount due under the decree.

of a decree for the payment
of money, the value of the property attached shall, as nearly as
may be, correspond with the amount due under the decree.

Execution in
case of cross-
decrees
16.-(1) Where applications are made to a court for the
execution of cross-decrees in separate suits for the payment of
two sums of money passed between the same parties and
capable of execution at the same time by such court, then-
(a) if the two sums are equal, satisfaction shall be
entered upon both decrees; and
(b) if the two sums are unequal, execution may be
taken out only by the holder of the decree for
the larger sum and for so much only as remains
after deducting the smaller sum, and satisfaction
for the smaller sum shall be entered on the
decree for the larger sum as well as satisfaction
on the decree for the smaller sum. (2) This rule shall be deemed to apply where either
party is an assignee of one of the decrees and as well in
respect of judgment debts due by the original assignor as in
respect of judgment debts due by the assignee himself. (3) This rule shall not be deemed to apply unless-
(a) the decree-holder in one of the suits in which
the decrees have been made is the judgment

self. (3) This rule shall not be deemed to apply unless-
(a) the decree-holder in one of the suits in which
the decrees have been made is the judgment

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debtor in the other and each party fills the same
character in both suit; and
(b) the sums due under the decrees are definite. (4) The holder of a decree passed against several
persons jointly and severally may treat it as a cross-decree in
relation to a decree passed against him singly in favour of one
or more of such persons. Execution in
case of cross-
claims under
same decree
17. Where application is made to a court for the
execution of a decree under which two parties are entitled to
recover sums of money from each other, then-
(a) if the two sums are equal, satisfaction for both
shall be entered upon the decree; and
(b) if the two sums are unequal, execution may be
taken out only by the party entitled to the larger
sum and for so much only as remains after
deducting the smaller sum, and satisfaction for
the smaller sum shall be entered upon the
decree. Cross-decrees
and cross-
claims in
mortgage
suits
18. The provisions contained in rules 16 and 17 shall
apply to decrees for sale in enforcement of a mortgage or
charge. Continuous
order for
attachment in
certain cases
Cap. 29
18A.

rules 16 and 17 shall
apply to decrees for sale in enforcement of a mortgage or
charge. Continuous
order for
attachment in
certain cases
Cap. 29
18A.

Where any order is made for periodic payments
to any person under the provisions of the Law of Marriage Act
or any written law replacing that Act, it shall be lawful for the
court to which an application is made for the enforcement of
such order by attachment of the salary of the person against
whom such order is made to direct that the order for the
attachment of the salary shall continue in force and apply to
any future salary or salaries of such person until such time as-
(a) the court giving such direction revokes the
same; or

ntinue in force and apply to
any future salary or salaries of such person until such time as-
(a) the court giving such direction revokes the
same; or

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(b) the order for periodic payments is set aside or
ceases to have effect for any reason whatsoever. Simultaneous
execution 19. The court may, in its discretion, refuse execution at
the same time against the person and property of the judgment
debtor.

Simultaneous
execution 19. The court may, in its discretion, refuse execution at
the same time against the person and property of the judgment
debtor.

Notice before Execution
Notice to
show cause
against
execution in
certain cases
20.-(1) Where an application for execution is made–
(a) more than one year after the date of the decree;
or
(b) against the legal representative of a party to the
decree,
the court executing the decree shall issue a notice to the
person against whom execution is applied for requiring him to
show cause on a date to be fixed why the decree should not be
executed against him:
Provided that, no such notice shall be necessary in
consequence of more than one year having elapsed between
the date of the decree and the application for execution if the
application is made within one year from the date of the last
order against the party against whom execution is applied for,
made on any previous application for execution, or in
consequence of the application being made against the legal
representative of the judgment debtor, if upon a previous
application for execution against the same person the court
has ordered execution to issue against him.

ive of the judgment debtor, if upon a previous
application for execution against the same person the court
has ordered execution to issue against him.

(2) Nothing in subrule (1) shall be deemed to preclude
the court from issuing any process in execution of a decree
without issuing the notice thereby prescribed if, for reasons to
be recorded, it considers that the issue of such notice would
cause unreasonable delay or would defeat the ends of justice. Procedure
after issue of
notice
21.-(1) Where the person to whom notice is issued
under rule 20 does not appear or does not show cause to the
satisfaction of the court why the decree should not be
executed, the court shall order the decree to be executed.

appear or does not show cause to the
satisfaction of the court why the decree should not be
executed, the court shall order the decree to be executed.

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(2) Where such person offers any objection to the
execution of the decree, the court shall consider such
objection and make such order as it thinks fit. Process for Execution
Process for
execution
Cap.4
S.8
22.-(1) Where the preliminary measures (if any)
required by the foregoing rules have been taken, the court
shall, unless it sees cause to the contrary, issue its process for
the execution of the decree. (2) Every such process shall bear the date of the day
on which it is issued and shall be signed by the judge or
magistrate or such officer as the court may appoint in this
behalf and shall be sealed with the seal of the court and
delivered to the proper officer to be executed. (3) In every such process a day shall be specified on or
before which it shall be executed.

court and
delivered to the proper officer to be executed. (3) In every such process a day shall be specified on or
before which it shall be executed.

Endorsement
on process 23.-(1) The officer entrusted with the execution of the
process shall endorse thereon the day on, and the manner in,
which it was executed, and, if the latest day specified in the
process for the return thereof has been exceeded, the reason of
the delay, or, if it was not executed, the reason why it was not
executed, and shall return the process with such endorsement
to the court. (2) Where the endorsement is to the effect that such
officer is unable to execute the process, the court shall
examine him touching his alleged inability, and may, if it
thinks fit, summon and examine witnesses as to such inability,
and shall record the result. Stay of Execution
When court
may stay
execution and
power to
require
security from
24.-(1) The court to which a decree has been sent for
execution shall, upon sufficient cause being shown, stay the
execution of such decree for a reasonable time, to enable the
judgment debtor to apply to the court by which the decree was

ause being shown, stay the
execution of such decree for a reasonable time, to enable the
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or impose
conditions
upon
judgment
debtor
passed or to any court having appellate jurisdiction in respect
of the decree or the execution thereof, for an order to stay
execution or for any other order relating to the decree or
execution which might have been made by such court of first
instance or appellate court if execution had been issued
thereby, or if application for execution had been made thereto. (2) Where the property or person of the judgment
debtor has been seized under an execution, the court which
issued the execution may order the restitution of such property
or the discharge of such person pending the result of the
application. (3) Before making an order to stay execution or for the
restitution of property or the discharge of the judgment debtor,
the court may require such security from, or impose such
conditions upon, the judgment debtor as it thinks fit. Liability of
judgment
debtor
discharged
25. No order of restitution or discharge under rule 24
shall prevent the property or person of a judgment debtor from
being retaken in execution of the decree sent for execution.

or discharge under rule 24
shall prevent the property or person of a judgment debtor from
being retaken in execution of the decree sent for execution.

Order of court
which passed
decree or of
appellate
court to be
binding upon
court applied
to
26. Any order of the court by which the decree was
passed, or of such court of appeal as aforesaid, in relation to
the execution of such decree, shall be binding upon the court
to which the decree was sent for execution. Stay of
execution
pending suit
between
decree-holder
and judgment
debtor
27. Where a suit is pending in any court against the
holder of a decree of such court, on the part of the person
against whom the decree was passed the court may, on such
terms as to security or otherwise as it thinks fit, stay execution
of the decree until the pending suit has been decided. Mode of Execution
Decree for
payment of
money
28. Every decree for the payment of money, including
a decree for the payment of money as the alternative to some
other relief, may be executed by the detention as a civil

the payment of money, including
a decree for the payment of money as the alternative to some
other relief, may be executed by the detention as a civil

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prisoner of the judgment debtor or by the attachment and sale
of his property, or by both. Decree for
specific
movable
property
29.-(1) Where the decree is for any specific movable,
or for any share in a specific movable, it may be executed by
the seizure, if practicable, of the movable or share, and by the
delivery thereof to the party to whom it has been adjudged, or
to such person as he appoints to receive delivery on his behalf,
or by the detention as a civil prisoner of the judgment debtor
or by the attachment of his property, or by both. (2) Where any attachment under sub-rule (1) has
remained in force for six months, if the judgment debtor has
not obeyed the decree and the decree-holder has applied to
have the attached property sold, such property may be sold
and out of the proceeds the court may award to the decree-
holder, in cases where any amount has been fixed by the
decree to be paid as an alternative to delivery of movable
property, such amount, and, in other cases, such compensation
as it thinks fit, and shall pay the balance (if any) to the
judgment debtor on his application.

y, such amount, and, in other cases, such compensation
as it thinks fit, and shall pay the balance (if any) to the
judgment debtor on his application.

(3) Where the judgment debtor has obeyed the decree
and paid all costs of executing the same which he is bound to
pay, or where, at the end of six months from the date of the
attachment, no application to have the property sold has been
made, or if made, has been refused, the attachment shall
cease. Decree for
specific
performance,
for restitution
of conjugal
rights, or for
injunction
30.-(1) Where the party against whom a decree for the
specific performance of a contract, or, subject to rule 31, for
restitution of conjugal rights, or for an injunction, has been
passed, has had an opportunity of obeying the decree and has
willfully failed to obey it, the decree may, save as otherwise
provided by any law for the time being in force, be enforced
by his detention as a civil prisoner, or by the attachment of his
property or by both. (2) Where the party against whom a decree for specific
performance or for an injunction has been passed is a
corporation, the decree may be enforced by the attachment of

against whom a decree for specific
performance or for an injunction has been passed is a
corporation, the decree may be enforced by the attachment of

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the property of the corporation or, with the leave of the court,
by the detention as civil prisoners of the directors or other
principal officers thereof, or by both attachment and
detention. (3) Where any attachment under sub-rule (1) or sub-
rule (2) has remained in force for one year, if the judgment
debtor has not obeyed the decree and the decree-holder has
applied to have the attached property sold, such property may
be sold; and out of the proceeds the court may award to the
decree-holder such compensation as it thinks fit, and shall pay
the balance (if any) to the judgment debtor on his application. (4) Where the judgment debtor has obeyed the decree
and paid all costs of executing the same which he is bound to
pay, or where, at the end of the one year from the date of the
attachment, no application to have the property sold has been
made, or if made has been refused, the attachment shall cease.

year from the date of the
attachment, no application to have the property sold has been
made, or if made has been refused, the attachment shall cease.

(5) Where a decree for the specific performance of a
contract or for an injunction has not been obeyed, the court
may, in lieu of or in addition to all or any of the processes
aforesaid, direct that the act required to be done may be done
so far as practicable by the decree-holder or some other
person appointed by the court, at the cost of the judgment
debtor, and upon the act being done the expenses incurred
may be ascertained in such manner as the court may direct and
may be recovered as if they were included in the decree. Execution of
decrees for
restitution of
conjugal
rights
31.-(1) A decree for the restitution of conjugal rights
shall not be enforced by detention as a civil prisoner. (2) Where the decree holder is the wife, the court may,
save as may otherwise be provided in any law for the time
being in force, enforce the decree by making an order that in
the event of the decree not being obeyed within such period as
may be fixed in this behalf, the judgment debtor shall make to
the decree-holder such periodical payments as may be just,
and, if it thinks fit, require that the judgment debtor shall, to
its satisfaction, secure to the decree-holder such periodical
payments.

may be just,
and, if it thinks fit, require that the judgment debtor shall, to
its satisfaction, secure to the decree-holder such periodical
payments.

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(3) The court may from time to time vary or modify
any order made under sub-rule (2) for the periodical payment
of money, either by altering the times of payment or by
increasing or diminishing the amount, or may temporarily
suspend the same as to the whole or any part of the money so
ordered to be paid, and again revive the same, either wholly or
in part as it may think just. (4) Any money ordered to be paid under this rule may
be recovered as though it were payable under a decree for the
payment of money. Decree for
execution of
document or
endorsement
of negotiable
instrument
32.-(1) Where a decree is for the execution of a
document or for the endorsement of a negotiable instrument
and the judgment debtor neglects or refuses to obey the
decree, the decree-holder may prepare a draft of the document
or endorsement in accordance with the terms of the decree and
deliver the same to the court. (2) The court shall thereupon cause the draft to be
served on the judgment debtor together with a notice requiring
his objections (if any) to be made within such time as the
court fixes in this behalf.

served on the judgment debtor together with a notice requiring
his objections (if any) to be made within such time as the
court fixes in this behalf.

(3) Where the judgment debtor objects to the draft, his
objections shall be stated in writing within such time, and the
court shall make such order approving or altering the draft, as
it may think fit. (4) The decree-holder shall deliver to the court a copy
of the draft with such alterations (if any) as the court may
have directed and the judge or magistrate or such officer as
may be appointed in this behalf shall execute the document so
delivered. (5) The execution of a document or the endorsement of
a negotiable instrument under this rule may be in the
following form, namely-
"C.D., Judge/or magistrate of the Court of
......................(or the case may be), for A.B., in a suit
by E.F. against A.B."
and shall have the same effect as the execution of the
document or the endorsement of the negotiable instrument by
the party ordered to execute or endorse the same.

the same effect as the execution of the
document or the endorsement of the negotiable instrument by
the party ordered to execute or endorse the same.

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(6) The document or negotiable instrument so
executed or endorsed shall thereupon be delivered to the
decree-holder. Decree for
delivery of
immovable
property
33.-(1) Where a decree is for the delivery of any
immovable property, possession thereof shall be delivered to
the party to whom it has been adjudged or to such person as
he may appoint to receive delivery on his behalf and, if
necessary, by removing any person bound by the decree who
refuses to vacate the property. (2) Where a decree is for the joint possession of
immovable property, such possession shall be delivered by
affixing a copy of the warrant in some conspicuous place on
the property and proclaiming the substance of the decree by
such means as are used locally to make public
pronouncements.

in some conspicuous place on
the property and proclaiming the substance of the decree by
such means as are used locally to make public
pronouncements.

(3) Where possession of any building or enclosure is to
be delivered and the person in possession, being bound by the
decree, does not afford free access, the court, through its
officers, may after giving reasonable warning and facility to
any woman not appearing in public according to her religion
or local custom to withdraw, remove or open any lock or bolt
or break open any door or do any other act necessary for
putting the decree-holder in possession. Decree for
delivery of
immovable
property
when in
occupancy of
tenant
34. Where a decree is for the delivery of any
immovable property in the occupancy of a tenant or other
person entitled to occupy the same and not bound by the
decree to relinquish such occupancy, the court shall order
delivery to be made by affixing a copy of the warrant in some
conspicuous place on the property and proclaiming to the
occupant the substance of the decree by such means as are
used locally to make public pronouncements.

ous place on the property and proclaiming to the
occupant the substance of the decree by such means as are
used locally to make public pronouncements.

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Arrest and Detention in Prison
Discretionary
power to
permit
judgment
debtor to
show cause
against
detention in
prison
35.-(1) Notwithstanding anything in these rules, where
an application is for the execution of a decree for the payment
of money by the arrest and detention as a civil prisoner of a
judgment debtor who is liable to be arrested in pursuance of
the application, the court may, instead of issuing a warrant for
his arrest, issue a notice calling upon him to appear before the
court on a day to be specified in the notice and show cause
why he should not be committed to prison. (2) Where appearance is not made in obedience to the
notice, the court shall, if the decree-holder so requires, issue a
warrant for the arrest of the judgment debtor. Warrant for
arrest to direct
judgment
debtor to be
brought up
36. Every warrant for the arrest of a judgment debtor
shall direct the officer entrusted with its execution to bring
him before the court with all convenient speed, unless the
amount which he has been ordered to pay, together with the
interest thereon and the costs (if any) to which he is liable, be
sooner paid.

, unless the
amount which he has been ordered to pay, together with the
interest thereon and the costs (if any) to which he is liable, be
sooner paid.

Request for
arrest by
telegram
37.-(1) A court which has issued a warrant for the
arrest of a judgment debtor may, by telegram, request any
district court within the area of whose jurisdiction the
judgment debtor is believed to be, to arrest him and cause him
to be taken under escort to the court which issued the warrant. (2) A telegram sent under the provisions of sub-rule
(1) shall state-
(a) the number and title of the case;
(b) the full name of the judgment debtor and the
place where he is believed to be;
(c) the amount of money upon payment of which
the judgment debtor may be released;
(d) that the person applying for arrest has given
security for the expenses and the transport of
the judgment debtor and his escort to the court
which issued the warrant; and

ying for arrest has given
security for the expenses and the transport of
the judgment debtor and his escort to the court
which issued the warrant; and

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(e) the date when the warrant of arrest was issued. (3) On receipt of a telegram sent in accordance with
the provisions of this rule, the court to which it is addressed
shall issue a provisional warrant in accordance with the
particulars contained in the telegram and shall cause the same
to be executed. Subsistence
allowance 38.-(1) No judgment debtor shall be arrested in
execution of a decree unless and until the decree-holder pays
into court such sum as the judge or magistrate thinks
sufficient for the subsistence of the judgment debtor from the
time of his arrest until he can be brought before the court. (2) Where a judgment debtor is committed to prison in
execution of a decree, the court shall fix for his subsistence
such monthly allowance as he may be entitled to according to
the scales fixed under section 45 or, where no such scales
have been fixed, as it considers sufficient with reference to the
class to which he belongs. (3) The monthly allowance fixed by the court shall be
supplied by the party on whose application the judgment
debtor has been arrested by monthly payments in advance
before the first day of each month.

be
supplied by the party on whose application the judgment
debtor has been arrested by monthly payments in advance
before the first day of each month.

(4) The first payment shall be made to the proper
officer of the court for such portion of the current month as
remains unexpired before the judgment debtor is committed to
civil prison, and the subsequent payments (if any) shall be
made to the officer in charge of the prison. (5) Sums disbursed by the decree-holder for the
subsistence of the judgment debtor in prison shall be deemed
to be costs in the suit:
Provided that, the judgment debtor shall not be
detained in prison or arrested on account of any sum so
disbursed. Proceedings
on appearance
of judgment
39.-(1) Where a judgment debtor appears before the
court in obedience to a notice issued under rule 35, or is

d. Proceedings
on appearance
of judgment
39.-(1) Where a judgment debtor appears before the
court in obedience to a notice issued under rule 35, or is

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debtor in
obedience to
notice or after
arrest
brought before the court after being arrested in execution of a
decree for the payment of money and it appears to the court
that the judgment debtor is unable from poverty or other
sufficient cause to pay the amount of the decree or, if that
amount is a payable by installment, the amount of any
installment thereof, the court may, upon such terms (if any) as
it thinks fit, make an order disallowing the application for his
arrest and detention, or directing his release, as the case may
be.

terms (if any) as
it thinks fit, make an order disallowing the application for his
arrest and detention, or directing his release, as the case may
be.

(2) Before making an order under sub-rule (1), the
court may take into consideration any allegation of the decree-
holder touching any of the following matters, namely-
(a) the decree being for a sum for which the
judgment debtor was bound in any fiduciary
capacity to account;
(b) the transfer, concealment or removal by the
judgment debtor of any part of his property after
the date of the institution of the suit in which
the decree was passed, or the commission by
him after that date of any other act of bad faith
in relation to his property, with the object or
effect of obstructing or delaying the decree-
holder in the execution of the decree;
(c) any undue preference given by the judgment
debtor to any of his other creditors;
(d) refusal or neglect on the part of the judgment
debtor to pay the amount of the decree or some
part thereof when he has, or since the date of
the decree has had, the means of paying it;
(e) the likelihood of the judgment debtor
absconding or leaving the jurisdiction of the
court with the object or effect of obstructing or
delaying the decree-holder in the execution of
the decree.

onding or leaving the jurisdiction of the
court with the object or effect of obstructing or
delaying the decree-holder in the execution of
the decree.

(3) While any of the matters mentioned in sub-rule (2)
are being considered, the court may, in its discretion, order the
judgment debtor to be detained as a civil prisoner or leave him
in the custody of an officer of the court, or release him on his

discretion, order the
judgment debtor to be detained as a civil prisoner or leave him
in the custody of an officer of the court, or release him on his

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furnishing security, to the satisfaction of the court, for his
appearance when required by the court. (4) A judgment debtor released under this rule may be
re-arrested. (5) Where the court does not make an order under sub-
rule (1), it shall cause the judgment debtor to be arrested if he
has not already been arrested and, subject to the other
provisions of this Code, commit him to prison. Attachment of Property
Examination
of judgment
debtor as to
his property
40. Where a decree is for the payment of money the
decree-holder may apply to the court for an order that-
(a) the judgment debtor;
(b) in the case of a corporation, any officer thereof;
or
(c) any other person,
be orally examined as to whether any or what debts are owing
to the judgment debtor and whether the judgment debtor has
any and what other property or means of satisfying the decree;
and the court may make an order for the attendance and
examination of such judgment debtor, or officer or other
person, and for the production of any books or documents. Attachment in
case of decree
for rent or
mesne profits
or other
matter,
amount of
which to be
subsequently
determined
41.

n of any books or documents. Attachment in
case of decree
for rent or
mesne profits
or other
matter,
amount of
which to be
subsequently
determined
41.

Where a decree directs an inquiry as to rent or
mesne profits or any other matter, the property of the
judgement debtor may, before the amount due from him has
been ascertained, be attached as in the case of an ordinary
decree for the payment of money. Attachment of
movable
property,
other than
agricultural
produce, in
possession of
judgment
debtor
42. Where the property to be attached is movable
property, other than agricultural produce, in the possession of
the judgment debtor, the attachment shall be made by actual
seizure and the attaching officer shall keep the property in his
own custody or in the custody of one of his subordinates, and
shall be responsible for the due custody thereof:

officer shall keep the property in his
own custody or in the custody of one of his subordinates, and
shall be responsible for the due custody thereof:

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Provided that, when the property seized is subject to
speedy and natural decay, or when the expense of keeping it
in custody is likely to exceed its value, the attaching officer
may sell it at once. Attachment of
agricultural
produce
43. Where the property to be attached is agricultural
produce, the attachment shall be made by affixing a copy of
the warrant of attachment–
(a) where such produce is a growing crop, on the
land on which such crop has grown; or
(b) where such produce has been cut or gathered,
on the place in which it is deposited,
and another copy on the outer door or some other conspicuous
part of the house in which the judgment debtor ordinarily
resides or, with the leave of the court, on the outer door or on
some other conspicuous part of the house in which he carries
on business or personally works for gain or in which he is
known to have last resided or carried on business or
personally worked for gain; and the produce shall thereupon
be deemed to have passed into the possession of the court.

sided or carried on business or
personally worked for gain; and the produce shall thereupon
be deemed to have passed into the possession of the court.

Provisions as
to agricultural
produce under
attachment
44.-(1) Where agricultural produce is attached, the
court shall make such arrangements for the custody thereof as
it may deem sufficient and, for the purposes of enabling the
court to make such arrangements, every application for the
attachment of a growing crop shall specify the time at which it
is likely to be fit to be cut or gathered. (2) Subject to such conditions as may be imposed by
the court in this behalf either in the order of attachment or in
any subsequent order, the judgment debtor may tend, cut,
gather and store the produce and do any other act necessary
for maturing or preserving it; and if the judgment debtor fails
to do all or any of such acts the decree-holder may, with the
permission of the court and subject to the like conditions, do
all or any of them either by himself or by any person
appointed by him in this behalf, and the costs incurred by the
decree-holder shall be recoverable from the judgment debtor
as if they were included in, or formed part of, the decree.

and the costs incurred by the
decree-holder shall be recoverable from the judgment debtor
as if they were included in, or formed part of, the decree.

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(3) Agricultural produce attached as a growing crop
shall not be deemed to have ceased to be under attachment or
to require re-attachment merely because it has been severed
from the soil. (4) Where an order for the attachment of a growing
crop has been made at a considerable time before the crop is
likely to be fit to be cut or gathered, the court may suspend the
execution of the order for such time as it thinks fit, and may,
in its discretion, make a further order prohibiting the removal
of the crop pending the execution of the order of attachment. (5) A growing crop which from its nature does not
admit of being stored shall not be attached under this rule at
any time less than twenty days before the time at which it is
likely to be fit to be cut or gathered.

stored shall not be attached under this rule at
any time less than twenty days before the time at which it is
likely to be fit to be cut or gathered.

Attachment of
debt, share
and other
property not
in possession
of judgment
debtor
45.-(1) In the case of–
(a) a debt not secured by a negotiable instrument;
(b) a share in the capital of a corporation;
(c) other movable property not in the possession of
the judgment debtor, except property deposited
in, or in the custody of, any court,
the attachment shall be made by a written order prohibiting-
(i) in the case of the debt, the creditor from
recovering the debt and the debtor from
making payment thereof until the further
order of the court;
(ii) in the case of the share, the person in
whose name the share may be standing
from transferring the same or receiving
any dividend thereon;
(iii) in the case of the other movable property
except as aforesaid, the person in
possession of the same from giving it over
to the judgment debtor. (2) A copy of such order shall be fixed on some
conspicuous part of the court-house, and another copy shall be
sent in the case of the debts, to the debtor, in the case of the

shall be fixed on some
conspicuous part of the court-house, and another copy shall be
sent in the case of the debts, to the debtor, in the case of the

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share, to the proper officer of the corporation, and, in the case
of the other movable property (except as aforesaid), to the
person in possession of the same. (3) A debtor prohibited under item (i) of sub-rule (1)
may pay the amount of his debt into court, and such payment
shall discharge him as effectually as payment to the party
entitled to receive the same. Attachment of
share in
movables
46. Where the property to be attached consists of the
share or interest of the judgment debtor in movable property
belonging to him and another as co-owner, the attachment
shall be made by a notice to the judgment debtor prohibiting
him from transferring the share or interest or charging it in
any way.

er, the attachment
shall be made by a notice to the judgment debtor prohibiting
him from transferring the share or interest or charging it in
any way.

Attachment of
salary 47.-(1) Where the property to be attached is the salary
of an employee, the court may order that the amount shall be
withheld from such salary either in one payment or by
monthly installments as the court may direct; and, upon notice
of the order to the employer of the said employee, or in the
case of a Government servant, to the paying authority, the
employer or the paying authority or other person whose duty
it is to disburse such salary, as the case may be, shall withhold
and remit to the court the amount due under the said order, or
the monthly installments, as the case may be. (2) An order attaching the salary of an employee may
be made by the court whether the employee or the employer
or the paying authority or other person, as the case may be, is
or is not within the local limits of the court's jurisdiction.

mployee or the employer
or the paying authority or other person, as the case may be, is
or is not within the local limits of the court's jurisdiction.

(3) Where the attachable proportion of such salary is
already being withheld and remitted to a court in pursuance of
a previous and unsatisfied order of attachment, the employer
or, in the case of a Government servant, the paying authority
shall forthwith return the subsequent order to the court issuing
it with a full statement of all the particulars of the existing
attachment.

authority
shall forthwith return the subsequent order to the court issuing
it with a full statement of all the particulars of the existing
attachment.

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(4) For the purposes of this rule-
"paying authority" means the Assistant Paymaster-General or
such other officer as may be appointed as paying
authority for any Government servant or any particular
class of Government servant;
"employee" includes a Government servant;
"employer" includes the Government. Attachment of
partnership
property
48. (1) Save as otherwise provided by this rule,
property belonging to a partnership shall not be attached or
sold in execution of a decree other than a decree passed
against the firm or against the partners in the firm as such.

ership shall not be attached or
sold in execution of a decree other than a decree passed
against the firm or against the partners in the firm as such.

(2) The court may, on the application of the holder of a
decree against a partner, make an order charging the interest
of such partner in the partnership property and profits with
payment of the amount due under the decree, and may, by the
same or a subsequent order, appoint a receiver of the share of
such partner in the profits (whether already declared or
accruing) and of any other money which may be coming to
him in respect of the partnership, and direct accounts and
inquiries and make an order for the sale of such interest or
other order as might have been directed or made if a charge
had been made in favour of the decree-holder by such partner,
or as the circumstances of the case may require. (3) The other partner or partners shall be at liberty at
any time to redeem the interest charged or, in the case of a
sale being directed, to purchase the same. (4) Every application for an order under sub-rule (2)
shall be served on the judgment debtor and on his partners or
such of them as are within Tanzania.

) Every application for an order under sub-rule (2)
shall be served on the judgment debtor and on his partners or
such of them as are within Tanzania.

(5) Every application made by any partner of the
judgment debtor under sub-rule (3) shall be served on the
decree-holder and on the judgment debtor, and on such of the
other partners as do not join in the application and as are
within Tanzania.

erved on the
decree-holder and on the judgment debtor, and on such of the
other partners as do not join in the application and as are
within Tanzania.

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(6) Service under sub-rule (4) or sub-rule (5) shall be
deemed to be service on all the partners, and all orders made
on such applications shall be similarly served. Execution of
decree against
firm
49.-(1) Where a decree has been passed against a firm,
execution may be granted-
(a) against any property of the partnership;
(b) against any person who has appeared in his
own name under rule 6 or rule 7 of Order
XXIX, or who has admitted on the pleading
that he is, or who has been adjudged to be, a
partner;
(c) against any person who has been
individually served as a partner with a
summons and has failed to appear:
Cap. 345
Provided that, nothing in this subrule shall be deemed
to limit or otherwise affect the provisions of section 247 of the
Indian Contract Act, 1872 as formerly applied to Tanzania
and saved by section 228 of the Law of Contract Act.

ct the provisions of section 247 of the
Indian Contract Act, 1872 as formerly applied to Tanzania
and saved by section 228 of the Law of Contract Act.

(2) Where the decree-holder claims to be entitled to
cause the decree to be executed against any person other than
such a person as is referred to in sub-rule (1), paragraphs (b)
and (c), as being a partner in the firm, he may apply to the
court which passed the decree for leave, and where the
liability is not disputed, such court may grant such leave, or
where such liability is disputed, may order that the liability of
such person be tried and determined in any manner in which
any issue in a suit may be tried and determined. (3) Where the liability of any person has been tried
and determined under sub-rule (2), the order made thereon
shall have the same force and be subject to the same
conditions as to appeal or otherwise as if it were a decree. (4) Save as against any property of the partnership a
decree against a form shall not release render liable or

al or otherwise as if it were a decree. (4) Save as against any property of the partnership a
decree against a form shall not release render liable or

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otherwise affect any partner therein unless he has been served
with a summons to appear and answer. Attachment of
negotiable
instruments
50. Where property is a negotiable instrument not
deposited in a court, nor in the custody of a public officer, the
attachment shall be made by actual seizure and the instrument
shall be brought into court and held subject to further orders
of the court. Attachment of
property in
custody of
court or
public officer
51. Where the property to be attached is in the custody
of any court or public officer, the attachment shall be made by
a notice to such court or officer, requesting that such property
and any interest or dividend becoming payable thereon may
be held subject to the further orders of the court from which
the notice is issued:
Provided that, where such property is in the custody of
a court, any question of title or priority arising between the
decree-holder and any other person, not being the judgment
debtor, claiming to be interested in such property by virtue of
any assignment, attachment or otherwise, shall be determined
by such court.

e judgment
debtor, claiming to be interested in such property by virtue of
any assignment, attachment or otherwise, shall be determined
by such court.

Attachment of
decrees 52.-(1) Where the property to be attached is a decree,
either for the payment of money or for sale in enforcement of
a mortgage or charge, the attachment shall be made-
(a) if the decree was passed by the same court, then
by order of such court; or
(b) if the decree sought to be attached was passed
by another court, then by the issue to such other
court of a notice by the court which passed the
decree sought to be executed, requesting such
other court to stay the execution of its decree
unless and until-
(i) the court which passed the decree sought to
be executed cancels the notice; or
(ii) the holder of the decree sought to be executed
or his judgment debtor applies to the court
receiving such notice to execute its own
decree.

e; or
(ii) the holder of the decree sought to be executed
or his judgment debtor applies to the court
receiving such notice to execute its own
decree.

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(2) Where a court makes an order under paragraph (a)
of sub-rule (1), or receives an application under item (ii) of
paragraph (b) of the said sub-rule, it shall, on the application
of the creditor who has attached the decree or his judgment
debtor, proceed to execute the attached decree and apply the
net proceeds in satisfaction of the decree sought to be
executed. (3) The holder of a decree sought to be executed by
the attachment of another decree of the nature specified in
sub-rule (1) shall be deemed to be the representative of the
holder of the attached decree and to be entitled to execute
such attached decree in any manner lawful for the holder
thereof.

he representative of the
holder of the attached decree and to be entitled to execute
such attached decree in any manner lawful for the holder
thereof.

(4) Where the property to be attached in the execution
of a decree is a decree other than a decree of the nature
referred to in sub-rule (1), the attachment shall be made by a
notice by the court which passed the decree sought to be
executed, to the holder of the decree sought to be attached,
prohibiting him from transferring or charging the same in any
way; and, where such decree has been passed by any other
court, also by sending to such other court a notice to abstain
from executing the decree sought to be attached until such
notice is cancelled by the court from which it was sent. (5) The holder of a decree attached under this rule
shall give the court executing the decree such information and
aid as may reasonably be required.

(5) The holder of a decree attached under this rule
shall give the court executing the decree such information and
aid as may reasonably be required.

(6) On the application of the holder of a decree sought
to be executed by the attachment of another decree, the court
making an order of attachment under this rule shall give
notice of such order to the judgment debtor bound by the
decree attached; and no payment or adjustment of the attached
decree made by the judgment debtor in contravention of such
order after receipt of notice thereof, either through the court or
otherwise, shall be recognised by any court so long as the
attachment remains in force.

r after receipt of notice thereof, either through the court or
otherwise, shall be recognised by any court so long as the
attachment remains in force.

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Attachment of
immovable
property
53.- (1) Where the property is immovable, the
attachment shall be made by an order prohibiting the
judgment debtor from transferring or charging the property in
any way, and all persons from taking any benefit from such
transfer or charge. (2) The order shall be proclaimed at some place on or
adjacent to such property by such means as are used locally to
make public pronouncements and a copy of the order shall be
fixed on a conspicuous part of the property and then upon a
conspicuous part of the court-house. Removal of
attachment
after
satisfaction of
decree
54. Where-
(a) the amount decreed with costs and all charges
and expenses resulting from the attachment of
any property are paid into court;
(b) satisfaction of the decree is otherwise made
through the court or certified to the court; or
(c) the decree is set aside or reversed,
the attachment shall be deemed to be withdrawn, and, in the
case of immovable property, the withdrawal shall, if the
judgment debtor so desires, be proclaimed at his expense, and
a copy of the proclamation shall be affixed in the manner
prescribed by rule 53.

if the
judgment debtor so desires, be proclaimed at his expense, and
a copy of the proclamation shall be affixed in the manner
prescribed by rule 53.

Order for
payment of
coin or
currency
notes to party
entitled under
decree
55. Where the property attached is current coin or
currency notes the court may, at any time during the
continuance of the attachment, direct that such coin or notes
or a part thereof sufficient to satisfy the decree be paid over to
the party entitled under the decree to receive the same. Determination
of attachment 56. Where any property has been attached in
execution of a decree, but by reason of the decree-holder's
default the court is unable to proceed further with the
application for execution, it shall either dismiss the
application or for any sufficient reason adjourn the
proceedings to a future date and upon the dismissal of such
application the attachment shall cease.

plication or for any sufficient reason adjourn the
proceedings to a future date and upon the dismissal of such
application the attachment shall cease.

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Investigation of Claims and Objections
Investigation
of claims to,
and
objections to
attachment of,
attached
property and
postponement
of sale
57.-(1) Where any claim is preferred to, or any
objection is made to the attachment of, any property attached
in execution of a decree on the ground that such property is
not liable to such attachment, the court shall proceed to
investigate the claim or objection with the like power as
regards the examination of the claimant or objector and in all
other respects, as if he was a party to the suit:
Provided that, no such investigation shall be made
where the court considers that the claim or objection was
designedly or unnecessarily delayed. (2) Where the property to which the claim or
objection applies has been advertised for sale, the court
ordering the sale may postpone it pending the investigation of
the claim or objection. Evidence to
be adduced by
claimant
58. The claimant or objector must adduce evidence to
show that at the date of the attachment he had some interest
in, or was possessed of, the property attached. Release of
property from
attachment
59.

o
show that at the date of the attachment he had some interest
in, or was possessed of, the property attached. Release of
property from
attachment
59.

Where upon the said investigation the court is
satisfied that for the reason stated in the claim or objection
such property was not, when attached, in the possession of the
judgment debtor or of some person in trust for him, or in the
occupancy of a tenant or other person paying rent to him, or
that, being in the possession of the judgment debtor at such
time, it was so in his possession, not on his own account or as
his own property, but on account of or in trust for some other
person, or partly on his own account and partly on account of
some other person, the court shall make an order releasing the
property, wholly or to such extent as it thinks fit, from
attachment. Disallowance
of claim to
property
attached
60. Where the court is satisfied that the property
was at the time it was attached, in the possession of the
judgment debtor as his own property and not on account of
any other person, or was in the possession of some other

attached, in the possession of the
judgment debtor as his own property and not on account of
any other person, or was in the possession of some other

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person in trust from him, or in the occupancy of a tenant or
other person paying rent to him, the court shall disallow the
claim. Continuance
of attachment
subject to
claim of
incumbrancer
61. Where the court is satisfied that the property is
subject to a mortgage or charge in favour of some person not
in possession, and thinks fit to continue the attachment, it may
do so, subject to such mortgage or charge. Saving of
suits to
establish right
to attached
property
62. Where a claim or an objection is preferred, the
party against whom an order in made may institute a suit to
establish the right which he claims to the property in dispute,
but, subject to the result of such suit, if any, the order shall be
conclusive. Sale Generally
Power to
order property
attached to be
sold and
proceeds to be
paid to person
entitled
63. Any court executing a decree may order that
any property attached by it and liable to sale, or such portion
thereof as may seem necessary to satisfy the decree, shall be
sold, and that the proceeds of such sale, or a sufficient portion
thereof, shall be paid to the party entitled under the decree to
receive the same.

e
sold, and that the proceeds of such sale, or a sufficient portion
thereof, shall be paid to the party entitled under the decree to
receive the same.

Sales, by
whom
conducted
and how
made
64. Save as otherwise prescribed, every sale in
execution of a decree shall be conducted by an officer of the
court or by such other person as the court may appoint in this
behalf, and shall be made by public auction in the manner
prescribed. Proclamation
of sales by
public auction
65.-(1) Where any property is ordered to be sold by
public auction in execution of a decree, the court shall cause a
proclamation of the intended sale to be made in the language
of such court. (2) The proclamation shall be drawn up after notice to
the decree-holder and the judgment debtor and shall state the
time and place of sale, and specify as fairly and accurately as
possible-

fter notice to
the decree-holder and the judgment debtor and shall state the
time and place of sale, and specify as fairly and accurately as
possible-

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(a) the property to be sold;
(b) the rent (if any) payable in respect of the
property;
(c) any incumbrance to which the property is liable;
(d) the amount for the recovery of which the sale is
ordered;
(e) every other thing which the court considers
material for a purchaser to know in order to
judge the nature and value of the property. (3) Every application for an order for sale under this
rule shall be accompanied by a statement signed and verified
in the manner hereinbefore prescribed for the signing and
verification of pleadings and containing, so far as they are
known to or can be ascertained by the person making the
verification, the matters required by sub-rule (2) to be
specified in the proclamation. (4) For the purpose of ascertaining the matters to be
specified in the proclamation, the court may summon any
person whom it thinks necessary to summon and may examine
him in respect to any such matters and require him to produce
any document in his possession or power relating thereto
Mode of
making
proclamation
66.

him in respect to any such matters and require him to produce
any document in his possession or power relating thereto
Mode of
making
proclamation
66.

-(1) Every proclamation shall be made and
published, as nearly as may be, in the manner prescribed by
rule 53, sub-rule (2). (2) Where the court so directs, such proclamation shall
also be published in the Gazette or in a local newspaper, or in
both, and the costs of such publication shall be deemed to be
costs of the sale. (3) Where property is divided into lots for the purpose
of being sold separately, it shall not be necessary to make a
separate proclamation for each lot, unless property notice of
the sale cannot, in the opinion of the court, otherwise be
given. Time of sale 67. Save in the case of property of the kind
described in the proviso to rule 44, no sale hereunder shall,
without the consent in writing of the judgment debtor, take
place until after the expiration of at least thirty days in the

, no sale hereunder shall,
without the consent in writing of the judgment debtor, take
place until after the expiration of at least thirty days in the

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case of immovable property, and of at least fifteen days in the
case of movable property, calculated from the date on which
the copy of the proclamation has been affixed on the court-
house of the judge or magistrate ordering the sale. Adjournment
or stoppage of
sale
68.-(1) The court may, in its discretion, adjourn any
sale hereunder to a specified day and hour, and the officer
conducting any such sale may in his discretion adjourn the
sale, recording his reason for such adjournment:
Provided that, where the sale is made in, or within the
precincts of, the court-house, no such adjournment shall be
made without the leave of the court. (2) Where a sale is adjourned under sub-rule (1) for a
longer period than seven days, a fresh proclamation under rule
66 shall be made, unless the judgment debtor consents to
waive it. (3) Every sale shall be stopped if, before the lot is
knocked down, the debt and costs (including the costs of the
sale) are rendered to the officer conducting the sale, or proof
is given to his satisfaction that the amount of such debt and
costs has been paid into the court which ordered the sale.

conducting the sale, or proof
is given to his satisfaction that the amount of such debt and
costs has been paid into the court which ordered the sale.

Defaulting
purchaser
answerable
for loss on re-
sale
69. Any deficiency of price which may happen on a
re-sale by reason of the purchaser's default, and all expenses
attending such re-sale, shall be certified to the court by the
officer or other person holding the sale and shall, at the
instance of either the decree-holder or the judgment debtor, be
recoverable from the defaulting purchaser under the
provisions relating to the execution of a decree for the
payment of money. Decree-holder
not to bid for
or buy
property
without
permission
70.-(1) No holder of a decree in execution of which
property is sold shall, without the express permission of the
court, bid for or purchase the property.

(1) No holder of a decree in execution of which
property is sold shall, without the express permission of the
court, bid for or purchase the property.

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(2) Where a decree-holder purchases with such
permission, the purchase money and the amount due on the
decree may, subject to the provisions of section 54, be set off
against one another, and the court executing the decree shall
enter up satisfaction of the decree in whole or in part
accordingly. (3) Where a decree-holder purchases, by himself or
through another person, without such permission, the court
may, if it thinks fit, on the application of the judgment debtor
or any other person whose interests are affected by the sale,
by order set aside the sale; and the costs of such application
and order, and any deficiency of price which may happen on
the re-sale and all expenses attending it, shall be paid by the
decree-holder. Restriction on
bidding or
purchase by
officer
71. No officer or other person having any duty to
perform in connection with any sale shall, either directly or
indirectly, bid for, acquire or attempt to acquire any interest in
the property sold.

to
perform in connection with any sale shall, either directly or
indirectly, bid for, acquire or attempt to acquire any interest in
the property sold.

Sale of Movable Property
Sale of
agricultural
produce
72.-(1) Where the property to be sold is agricultural
produce, the sale shall, save as otherwise provided by any law
for the time being in force, be held–
(a) if such produce is a growing crop, on or near
the land on which such crop has grown; or
(b) if such produce has been cut or gathered, at or
near the place in which it is deposited:
Provided that, the court may direct the sale to be held
at the nearest place of public resort, if it is of opinion that the
produce is thereby likely to sell to greater advantage. (2) Where, on the produce being put up for sale-
(a) a fair price, in the estimation of the person
holding the sale, is not offered for it; and
(b) the owner of the produce or a person authorised
to act in his behalf applies to have the sale
postponed till the next day or, if a market is
held at the place of sale, the next market-day,

uthorised
to act in his behalf applies to have the sale
postponed till the next day or, if a market is
held at the place of sale, the next market-day,

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the sale shall be postponed accordingly and shall be then
completed, whatever price may be offered for the produce. Special
provisions
relating to
growing crops
73. (1) Where the property to be sold is a growing crop
and the crop from its nature admits of being stored but has not
yet been stored, the day of the sale shall be so fixed as to
admit of its being made ready for storing before the arrival of
such day, and the sale shall not be held until the crop has been
cut or gathered and is ready for storing. (2) Where the crop from its nature does not admit of
being stored, it may be sold before it is cut and gathered and
the purchaser shall be entitled to enter on the land and to do
all that is necessary for the purpose of tending and cutting or
gathering it. Negotiable
instruments
and shares in
corporations
74. Where the property to be sold is a negotiable
instrument or a share in a corporation the court may, instead
of directing the sale to be made by public auction, authorise
the sale of such instrument or share through a broker. Sale by public
auction 75.

nstead
of directing the sale to be made by public auction, authorise
the sale of such instrument or share through a broker. Sale by public
auction 75.

(1) Where movable property is sold by public
auction the price of each lot shall be paid at the time of sale or
as soon after as the officer or other person holding the sale
directs, and in default of payment the property shall forthwith
be re-sold. (2) On payment of the purchase money, the officer or
other person holding the sale shall grant a receipt for the same
and the sale shall become absolute. (3) Where the movable property to be sold is a share in
goods belonging to the judgment debtor and a co-owner, and
two or more persons, of whom one is such co-owner,
respectively, bid the same sum for such property or for any
lot, the bidding shall be deemed to be the bidding of the co-
owner. Irregularity
not to vitiate
sale, but any
person injured
may sue
76. No irregularity in publishing or conducting the
sale of movable property shall vitiate the sale; but any person
sustaining any injury by reason of such irregularity at the hand
of any other person may institute a suit against him for

ate the sale; but any person
sustaining any injury by reason of such irregularity at the hand
of any other person may institute a suit against him for

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compensation or (if such other person is the purchaser) for the
recovery of the specific property and for compensation in
default of such recovery. Delivery of
movable
property,
debts and
shares
77.-(1) Where the property sold is movable property
of which actual seizure has been made, it shall be delivered to
the purchaser. (2) Where the property sold is movable property in
the possession of some person other than the judgment debtor,
the delivery thereof to the purchaser shall be made by giving
notice to the person in possession prohibiting him from
delivering possession of the property to any person except the
purchaser.

ll be made by giving
notice to the person in possession prohibiting him from
delivering possession of the property to any person except the
purchaser.

(3) Where the property sold is a debt not secured by a
negotiable instrument or is a share in a corporation, the
delivery thereof shall be made by a written order of the court
prohibiting the creditor from receiving the debt or any interest
thereon, and the debtor from making payment thereof to any
person except the purchaser, or prohibiting the person in
whose name the share may be standing from making any
transfer of the share to any person except the purchaser, or
receiving payment of any dividend or interest thereon, and the
manager, secretary or other proper officer of the corporation
from permitting any such transfer or making any such
payment to any person except the purchaser.

secretary or other proper officer of the corporation
from permitting any such transfer or making any such
payment to any person except the purchaser.

Transfer of
negotiable
instruments
and shares
78.-(1) Where the execution of a document or the
endorsement of the party in whose name a negotiable
instrument or a share in a corporation is standing is required to
transfer such negotiable instrument or share, the judge or
magistrate or such officer as he may appoint in this behalf
may execute such document or make such endorsement as
may be necessary, and such execution or endorsement shall
have the same effect as an execution or endorsement by the
party. (2) The execution of a document or the endorsement of
a negotiable instrument may be in the following form,
namely:

ution or endorsement by the
party. (2) The execution of a document or the endorsement of
a negotiable instrument may be in the following form,
namely:

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A.B. by C.D., Judge/or magistrate of the court of
............................ (or as the case may be), in a suit by
E.F. against A.B."
(3) Until the transfer of such negotiable instrument or
share the court may, by order, appoint some person to receive
any interest or dividend due thereon and to sign a receipt for
the same; and any receipt so signed shall be as valid and
effectual for all purposes as if the same had been signed by
the party himself. Vesting order
in case of
other property
79. In the case of any movable property not
hereinbefore provided for, the court may make an order
vesting such property in the purchaser or as he may direct; and
such property shall vest accordingly. Sale of Immovable Property
What courts
may order
sales
80. Sales of immovable property in execution of
decrees may be ordered by any court.

cordingly. Sale of Immovable Property
What courts
may order
sales
80. Sales of immovable property in execution of
decrees may be ordered by any court.

Postponement
of sale to
enable
judgment
debtor to raise
amount of
decree
81.- (1) Where an order for the sale of immovable
property has been made, if the judgment debtor can satisfy the
court that there is reason to believe that the amount of the
decree may be raised by the mortgage or lease or private sale
of such property, or some part thereof, or of any other
immovable property of the judgment debtor, the court may, on
his application, postpone the sale of the property comprised in
the order for sale on such terms and for such period as it
thinks proper, to enable him to raise the amount. (2) In such case the court shall grant a certificate to the
judgment debtor authorising him within a period to be
mentioned therein, and notwithstanding anything contained in
section 51, to make the proposed mortgage, lease or sale:
Provided that, all moneys payable under such
mortgage, lease or sale shall be paid not to the judgment
debtor, but, save in so far as a decree-holder is entitled to set
off such money under the provisions of rule 70, into court:

paid not to the judgment
debtor, but, save in so far as a decree-holder is entitled to set
off such money under the provisions of rule 70, into court:

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Provided also that, no mortgage, lease or sale under this rule
shall become absolute until it has been confirmed by the court. (3) .Nothing in this rule shall be deemed to apply to a
sale of property directed to be sold in execution of a decree
for sale in enforcement of a mortgage of, or charge on, such
property. Deposit by
purchaser and
re-sale on
default
82.-(1) .On every sale of immovable property the
person declared to be the purchaser shall pay immediately
after such declaration a deposit of twenty-five per centum on
the amount of his purchase money to the officer or other
person conducting the sale and, in default of such deposit, the
property shall forthwith be re-sold. (2) Where the decree-holder is the purchaser and is
entitled to set-off the purchase money under rule 70, the court
may dispense with the requirements of this rule. Time for
payment in
full of
purchase-
money
83.

o set-off the purchase money under rule 70, the court
may dispense with the requirements of this rule. Time for
payment in
full of
purchase-
money
83.

The full amount of purchase-money payable shall
be paid by the purchaser into court before the court closes on
the fifteenth day from the sale of the property:
Provided that, in calculating the amount to be so paid
into court, the purchaser shall have the advantage of any set-
off to which he may be entitled under rule 70. Procedure in
default of
payment
84. In default of payment within the period mentioned
in rule 83, the deposit may, if the court thinks fit, after
defraying the expenses of the sale, be forfeited to the
Government, and property shall be re-sold, and the defaulting
purchaser shall forfeit all claim to the property or to any part
of the sum for which it may subsequently be sold. Notification
on re-sale 85. Every re-sale of immovable property, in default of
payment of the purchase money within the period allowed for
such payment, shall be made after the issue of a fresh
proclamation in the manner and for the period hereinbefore
prescribed for the sale.

allowed for
such payment, shall be made after the issue of a fresh
proclamation in the manner and for the period hereinbefore
prescribed for the sale.

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Bid of co-
sharer to have
preference
86. Where the property sold is a share of undivided
immovable property and two or more persons, of whom one is
a co-sharer, respectively bid the same sum for such property
or for any lot, the bid shall be deemed to be the bid of the co-
sharer. Application to
set aside sale
on deposit
87.-(1) Where immovable property has been sold in
execution of a decree any person, either owning such property
or holding an interest therein by virtue of a title acquired
before such sale, may apply to have the sale set aside on his
depositing in court-
(a) for payment to the purchaser, a sum equal to
five percent of the purchase-money; and
(b) for payment to the decree-holder, the amount
specified in the proclamation of sale as that for
the recovery of which the sale was ordered, less
any amount which may, since the date of such
proclamation of sale, have been received by the
decree-holder. (2) Where a person applies under rule 88 to set aside
the sale of his immovable property, he shall not, unless he
withdraws his application, be entitled to make or prosecute an
application under this rule.

he sale of his immovable property, he shall not, unless he
withdraws his application, be entitled to make or prosecute an
application under this rule.

(3) Nothing in this rule shall relieve the judgment
debtor from any liability he may be under in respect of costs
and interest not covered by the proclamation of sale. Application to
set aside sale
on ground of
irregularity or
fraud
88.- (1) Where any immovable property has been sold
in execution of a decree, the decree-holder, or any person
entitled to share in rateable distribution of assets, or whose
interests are affected by the sale, may apply to the court to set
aside the sale on the ground of a material irregularity or fraud
in publishing or conducting it:

e affected by the sale, may apply to the court to set
aside the sale on the ground of a material irregularity or fraud
in publishing or conducting it:

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Provided that, no sale shall be set aside on the ground
of irregularity or fraud unless upon the facts proved the court
is satisfied that the applicant has sustained substantial injury
by reason of such irregularity or fraud. Application
by purchaser
to set aside
sale on
ground of
judgment
debtor having
no saleable
interest
89. The purchaser at any such sale in execution of
a decree may apply to the court to set aside the sale, on the
ground that the judgment debtor has no saleable interest in the
property sold. Sale, when to
become
absolute or be
set aside
90. (1) Where no application is made under rule 87,
rule 88 or rule 89, or where such application is made and
disallowed, the court shall make an order confirming the sale
and thereupon the sale shall become absolute:
Provided that, where it is provided by any law that a
disposition of property in the execution of a decree or order
shall not have effect or be operative without the approval or
consent of some person or authority other than the court, the
court shall not confirm such disposition under this rule unless
such approval or consent has first been granted.

r authority other than the court, the
court shall not confirm such disposition under this rule unless
such approval or consent has first been granted.

(2) Where such application is made and allowed, and
where, in the case of an application under rule 87, the deposit
required by that rule is made within thirty days from the date
of sale, the court shall make an order setting aside the sale:
Provided that, no order shall be made unless notice of
the application has been given to all persons affected thereby. (3) No suit to set aside an order made under this rule
shall be brought by any person against whom such order is
made. Return of
purchase
money in
certain cases
91. Where a sale of immovable property is set aside
under rule 90, the purchaser shall be entitled to an order for
repayment of his purchase-money, with or without interest as
the court may direct, against any person to whom it has been
paid.

titled to an order for
repayment of his purchase-money, with or without interest as
the court may direct, against any person to whom it has been
paid.

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Certificate to
purchaser 92. Where a sale of immovable property has become
absolute, the court shall grant a certificate specifying the
property sold and the name of the person who at the time of
sale is declared to be the purchaser and the certificate shall
bear the date and the day on which the sale became absolute. Delivery of
property in
occupancy of
judgment
debtor
93. Where the immovable property sold is in the
occupancy of the judgment debtor or of some person on his
behalf or of some person claiming under a title created by the
judgment debtor subsequently to the attachment of such
property and a certificate in respect thereof has been granted
under rule 92, the court shall, on the application of the
purchaser, order delivery to be made by putting such
purchaser or any person whom he may appoint to receive
delivery on his behalf in possession of the property and, if
need be, by removing any person who refuses to vacate the
same. Delivery of
property in
occupancy of
tenant
94.

in possession of the property and, if
need be, by removing any person who refuses to vacate the
same. Delivery of
property in
occupancy of
tenant
94.

Where the property sold is in the occupancy of
a tenant or other person entitled to occupy the same and a
certificate in respect thereof has been granted under rule 94,
the court shall, on the application of the purchaser, order
delivery to be made by affixing a copy of the certificate of
sale in some conspicuous place on the property, and
proclaiming to the occupant by such means as are used locally
to make public pronouncements that the interest of the
judgment debtor has been transferred to the purchaser. Resistance to Delivery of Possession to Decree-Holder or Purchaser
Resistance or
obstruction to
possession of
immovable
property
95. (1) Where the holder of a decree for the possession
of immovable property or the purchaser of any such property
sold in execution of a decree is resisted or obstructed by any
person in obtaining possession of the property, he may make
an application to the court complaining of such resistance or
obstruction. (2) The court shall fix a day for investigating the
matter and shall summon the party against whom the
application is made to appear and answer the same

) The court shall fix a day for investigating the
matter and shall summon the party against whom the
application is made to appear and answer the same

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Resistance or
obstruction by
judgment
debtor
96. Where the court is satisfied that the resistance or
obstruction was occasioned without any just cause by the
judgment debtor or by some other person at his instigation, it
shall direct that the applicant be put into possession of the
property, and where the applicant is still resisted or obstructed
in obtaining possession, the court may also, at the instance of
the applicant, order the judgment debtor, or any person acting
at his instigation, to be detained as a civil prisoner for a term
which may extend to thirty days. Resistance or
obstruction by
bona fide
claimant
97. Where the court is satisfied that the resistance or
obstruction was occasioned by any person (other than the
judgment debtor) claiming in good faith to be in possession of
the property on his own account or on account of some person
other than the judgment debtor, the court shall make an order
dismissing the application.

the property on his own account or on account of some person
other than the judgment debtor, the court shall make an order
dismissing the application.

Dispossession
by decree-
holder or
purchaser
98.-(1) Where any person other than the judgment
debtor is dispossessed of immovable property by the holder of
a decree for the possession of such property or, where such
property has been sold in execution of a decree, by the
purchaser thereof, he may make an application to the court
complaining of such dispossession. (2) The court shall fix a day for investigating the
matter and shall summon the party against whom the
application is made to appear and answer the same. Bona fide
claimant to be
restored to
possession
99. Where the court is satisfied that the applicant was
in possession of the property on his own account or on
account of some person other than the judgment debtor, it
shall direct that the applicant be put into possession of the
property. Rules not
applicable to
transferee
pendente lite
100. Nothing in rules 97 and 98 shall apply to
resistance or obstruction in execution of a decree for the
possession of immovable property by a person to whom the
judgment debtor has transferred the property after the
institution of the suit in which the decree was passed or to the
dispossession of any such person.

gment debtor has transferred the property after the
institution of the suit in which the decree was passed or to the
dispossession of any such person.

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Orders
conclusive
subject to
regular suit
101. Any party not being a judgment debtor against
whom an order is made under rule 98, rule 99 or rule 100 may
institute a suit to establish the right which he claims to the
present possession of the property; but subject to the result of
such suit (if any), the order shall be conclusive. ORDER XXII
DEATH, MARRIAGE AND INSOLVENCY OF PARTIES
No abatement
by party's
death if right
to sue
survives
1. The death of a plaintiff or defendant shall not cause
the suit to abate if the right to sue survives. Procedure
where one of
several
plaintiffs or
defendants
dies and right
to sue
survives
2. Where there are more plaintiffs or defendants than
one and any of them dies, and where the right to sue survives
to the surviving plaintiff or plaintiffs alone, or against the
surviving defendant or defendants alone, the court shall cause
an entry to that effect to be made on the record and the suit
shall proceed at the instance of the surviving plaintiff or
plaintiffs, or against the surviving defendant or defendants.

e on the record and the suit
shall proceed at the instance of the surviving plaintiff or
plaintiffs, or against the surviving defendant or defendants.

Procedure in
case of death
of one of
several
plaintiffs or of
sole plaintiff
3.-(1) Where one of two or more plaintiffs dies and the
right to sue does not survive to the surviving plaintiff or
plaintiffs alone, or a sole plaintiff or sole surviving plaintiff
dies and the right to sue survives, the court, on an application
made in that behalf, shall cause the legal representative of the
deceased plaintiff to be made a party and shall proceed with
the suit. (2) Where within the time limited by law no
application is made under sub-rule (1), the suit shall abate so
far as the deceased plaintiff is concerned and, on the
application of the defendant, the court may award to him the
costs which he may have incurred in defending the suit, to be
recovered from the estate of the deceased plaintiff. Procedure in
case of death
of one of
4.-(1) Where one of two or more defendants dies and
the right to sue does not survive against the surviving

tiff. Procedure in
case of death
of one of
4.-(1) Where one of two or more defendants dies and
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several
defendants or
of sole
defendant
defendant or defendants alone, or a sole defendant or sole
surviving defendant dies and the right to sue survives, the
court, on an application made in that behalf, shall cause the
legal representative of the deceased defendant to be made a
party and shall proceed with the suit. (2) Any person so made a party may make any defense
appropriate to his character as legal representative of the
deceased defendant. (3) Where within the time limited by law no
application is made under sub-rule (1), the suit shall abate as
against the deceased defendant. Determination
of question as
to legal
representative
5. Where a question arises as to whether any person
is or is not the legal representative of a deceased plaintiff or a
deceased defendant, such question shall be determined by the
court. No abatement
by reason of
death after
hearing
6.

tive of a deceased plaintiff or a
deceased defendant, such question shall be determined by the
court. No abatement
by reason of
death after
hearing
6.

Notwithstanding anything contained in the
foregoing rules, whether the cause of action survives or not,
there shall be no abatement by reason of the death of either
party between the conclusion of the hearing and the
pronouncing of the judgment, but judgment may in such case
be pronounced notwithstanding the death and shall have the
same force and effect as if it had been pronounced before the
death took place. Suit not
abated by
marriage of
female party
7.-(1) The marriage of a female plaintiff or defendant
shall not cause the suit to abate, but the suit may
notwithstanding be proceeded with to judgment, and, where
the decree is against a female defendant, it may be executed
against her alone. (2) Where the husband is by law liable for the debts of
his wife, the decree may, with the permission of the court, be
executed against the husband also; and, in case of judgment
for the wife, execution of the decree may, with such
permission, be issued upon the application of the husband,
where the husband is by law entitled to the subject matter of
the decree.

ee may, with such
permission, be issued upon the application of the husband,
where the husband is by law entitled to the subject matter of
the decree.

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When
plaintiff's
insolvency
bars suit and
procedure
where
assignee fails
to continue
suit or give
security
8.-(1) The insolvency of a plaintiff in any suit which
the assignee or receiver might maintain for the benefit of his
creditors, shall not cause the suit to abate unless such assignee
or receiver declines to continue the suit or (unless for any
special reason the court otherwise directs) to give security for
the costs thereof within such time as the court may direct. (2) Where the assignee or receiver neglects or refuses
to continue the suit and to give such security within the time
so ordered, the defendant may apply for the dismissal of the
suit on the ground of the plaintiff's insolvency, and the court
may make an order dismissing the suit and awarding to the
defendant the costs which he has incurred in defending the
same to be proved as a debt against the plaintiff's estate. Effect of
abatement or
dismissal
9.-(1) Where a suit abates or is dismissed under this
Order, no fresh suit shall be brought on the same cause of
action.

ect of
abatement or
dismissal
9.-(1) Where a suit abates or is dismissed under this
Order, no fresh suit shall be brought on the same cause of
action.

(2) The plaintiff or the person claiming to be the legal
representative of a deceased plaintiff or the assignee or the
receiver in the case of an insolvent plaintiff may apply for an
order to set aside the abatement or dismissal; and if it is
proved that he was prevented by any sufficient cause from
continuing the suit, the court shall set aside the abatement or
dismissal upon such terms as to costs or otherwise as it thinks
fit. Cap. 89 (3) The provisions of section 5 of the Law of
Limitation Act shall apply to applications under sub-rule (2). Procedure in
case of
assignment
before final
order in suit
10.-(1) In other cases of an assignment, creation or
devolution of any interest during the pendency of a suit, the
suit may, by leave of the court, be continued by or against the
person to or upon whom such interest has come or devolved. (2) The attachment of a decree pending an appeal there
from shall be deemed to be an interest entitling the person
who procured such attachment to the benefit of sub-rule (1).

ecree pending an appeal there
from shall be deemed to be an interest entitling the person
who procured such attachment to the benefit of sub-rule (1).

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Application
of Order to
appeals
11. In the application of this Order to appeals, so far as
may be, the word "plaintiff" shall be held to include an
appellant, the word "defendant" a respondent, and the word
"suit" an appeal. Application
of Order to
proceedings
in execution
of decree or
order
12. Nothing in rules 3, 4 and 8 shall apply to
proceedings in execution of a decree or order. ORDER XXIII
WITHDRAWAL AND ADJUSTMENT OF SUITS
Withdrawal
of suit or
abandonment
of part of
claim
1-(1) At any time after the institution of a suit the
plaintiff may, as against all or any of the defendants, withdraw
his suit or abandon part of his claim. (2) Where the court is satisfied-
(a) that a suit must fail by reason of some formal
defect; or
(b) that there are other sufficient grounds for
allowing the plaintiff to institute a fresh suit for
the subject matter of a suit or part of a claim, it
may, on such terms as it thinks fit, grant the
plaintiff permission to withdraw from such suit
or abandon such part of a claim with liberty to
institute a fresh suit in respect of the subject
matter of such suit or such part of a claim.

uch suit
or abandon such part of a claim with liberty to
institute a fresh suit in respect of the subject
matter of such suit or such part of a claim.

(3) Where the plaintiff withdraws from a suit, or
abandons part of a claim, without the permission referred to in
sub-rule (2), he shall be liable for such costs as the court may
award and shall be precluded from instituting any fresh suit in
respect of such subject matter or such part of the claim. (4) Nothing in this rule shall be deemed to authorize
the court to permit one of several plaintiffs to withdraw
without the consent of the others.

im. (4) Nothing in this rule shall be deemed to authorize
the court to permit one of several plaintiffs to withdraw
without the consent of the others.

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Limitation
law not
affected by
fresh suit
2. In any fresh suit instituted on permission granted
under rule 1, the plaintiff shall be bound by the law of
limitation in the same manner as if the first suit had not been
instituted. Compromise
of suit 3. Where it is proved to the satisfaction of the court
that a suit has been adjusted wholly or in part by any lawful
agreement or compromise, or where the defendant satisfies the
plaintiff in respect of the whole or any part of the subject
matter of the suit, the court shall order such agreement,
compromise or satisfaction to be recorded, and shall pass a
decree in accordance therewith so far as it relates to the suit. Proceedings
in execution
of decrees not
affected
4. Nothing in this Order shall apply to any
proceedings in execution of a decree or order. ORDER XXIV
PAYMENT INTO COURT
Deposit by
defendant of
amount in
satisfaction of
claim
1. The defendant in any suit to recover a debt or
damages may, at any stage of the suit, deposit in court such
sum of money as he considers a satisfaction in full of the
claim. Notice of
deposit 2.

or
damages may, at any stage of the suit, deposit in court such
sum of money as he considers a satisfaction in full of the
claim. Notice of
deposit 2.

Notice of the deposit shall be given through the
court by the defendant to the plaintiff, and the amount of the
deposit shall (unless the court otherwise directs) be paid to the
plaintiff on his application. Interest on
deposit not
allowed to
plaintiff after
notice
3. No interest shall be allowed to the plaintiff on any
sum deposited by the defendant from the date of the receipt of
such notice, whether the sum deposited is in full satisfaction
of the claim or falls short thereof. Procedure
where
plaintiff
accepts
deposit as
4.-(1) Where the plaintiff accepts such amount as
satisfaction in part only of his claim, he may prosecute his suit
for the balance; and, if the court decides that the deposit by

ccepts such amount as
satisfaction in part only of his claim, he may prosecute his suit
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satisfaction in
full or in part the defendant was a full satisfaction of the plaintiff's claim,
the plaintiff shall pay the costs of the suit incurred after the
deposit and the costs incurred previous thereto, so far as they
were caused by excess in the plaintiff's claim. (2) Where the plaintiff accepts such amount as
satisfaction in full of his claim, he shall present to the court a
statement to that effect and such statement shall be filed and
the court shall pronounce judgment accordingly and, in
directing by whom the costs of each party are to be paid, the
court shall consider which of the parties is most to blame for
the litigation.

y and, in
directing by whom the costs of each party are to be paid, the
court shall consider which of the parties is most to blame for
the litigation.

ORDER XXV
SECURITY FOR COSTS
When
security for
costs may be
required from
plaintiff
1.-(1) Where, at any stage of a suit, it appears to the
court that a sole plaintiff is, or (when there are more plaintiffs
than one) that all the plaintiffs are residing out of Tanzania,
and that such plaintiff does not, or that no one of such
plaintiffs does, possess any sufficient immovable property
within Tanzania other than the property in suit, the court may,
either of its own motion or on the application of any
defendant, order the plaintiff or plaintiffs, within a time fixed
by it, to give security for the payment of all costs incurred and
likely to be incurred by any defendant. (2) Whoever leaves Tanzania under such
circumstances as to afford reasonable probability that he will
not be forthcoming whenever he may be called upon to pay
costs shall be deemed to be residing out of Tanzania within
the meaning of sub-rule (1). Effect of
failure to
furnish
security
2.-(1) In the event of such security not being furnished
within the time fixed, the court shall make an order dismissing
the suit unless the plaintiff or plaintiffs are permitted to
withdraw therefrom.

ished
within the time fixed, the court shall make an order dismissing
the suit unless the plaintiff or plaintiffs are permitted to
withdraw therefrom.

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(2) Where a suit is dismissed under this rule, the
plaintiff may apply for an order to set the dismissal aside and,
if it is proved to the satisfaction of the court that he was
prevented by any sufficient cause from furnishing the security
within the time allowed, the court shall set aside the dismissal
upon such terms as to security, costs or otherwise as it thinks
fit and shall appoint a day for proceeding with the suit. (3) The dismissal shall not be set aside unless notice of
such application has been served on the defendant. ORDER XXVI
COMMISSIONS
Commissions to Examine Witnesses
Cases in
which court
may issue
commission
to examine
witness
1. Any court may in any suit issue a commission for
the examination on interrogatories or otherwise of any person
resident within the local limits of its jurisdiction who is
exempted under this Code from attending the court or who is,
from sickness or infirmity, unable to attend it. Order for
commission 2.

isdiction who is
exempted under this Code from attending the court or who is,
from sickness or infirmity, unable to attend it. Order for
commission 2.

An order for the issue of a commission for the
examination of a witness may be made by the court either of
its own motion or on the application, supported by affidavit or
otherwise, of any party to the suit or of the witness to be
examined. Where
witness
resides within
court's
jurisdiction
3. A commission for the examination of a person who
resides within the local limits of the jurisdiction of the court
issuing the same may be issued to any person whom the court
thinks fit to execute it. Persons for
whose
examination
court may
issue
commission
4.-(1) Any court may in any suit issue a commission
for the examination of-
(a) any person resident beyond the local limits of
its jurisdiction;

ssion
4.-(1) Any court may in any suit issue a commission
for the examination of-
(a) any person resident beyond the local limits of
its jurisdiction;

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(b) any person who is about to leave such limits
before the date on which he is required to be
examined in court; or
(c) any civil or military officer of the Government
who cannot, in the opinion of the court, attend
without detriment to the public service. (2) Such commission may be issued to any court,
other than the High Court, within the local limits of whose
jurisdiction such person resides, or to any advocate or other
person whom the court issuing the commission may appoint. (3) The court on issuing any commission under this
rule shall direct whether the commission shall be returned to
itself or to any subordinate court. Commission
or request to
examine
witness not
within
Tanzania
5. Where any court to which application is made for
the issue of a commission for the examination of a person
residing at any place not within Tanzania is satisfied that the
evidence of such person is necessary, the court may issue such
commission or a letter of request. Court to
examine
witness
pursuant to
commission
6. Every court receiving a commission for the
examination of any person shall examine him or cause him to
be examined pursuant thereto.

to
commission
6. Every court receiving a commission for the
examination of any person shall examine him or cause him to
be examined pursuant thereto.

Return of
commission
with
depositions of
witnesses
7. Where a commission has been duly executed, it
shall be returned, together with the evidence taken under it, to
the court from which it was issued, unless the order for
issuing the commission has otherwise directed, in which case
the commission shall be returned in terms of such order; and
the commission and the return thereto and the evidence taken
under it shall (subject to the provisions of rule 8) form part of
the record of the suit. When
depositions
may be read
in evidence
8. Evidence taken under a commission shall not be
read as evidence in the suit without the consent of the party
against whom the same is offered unless-
(a) the person who gave the evidence is beyond the
jurisdiction of the court, or dead or unable from
sickness or infirmity to attend to be personally

(a) the person who gave the evidence is beyond the
jurisdiction of the court, or dead or unable from
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examined, or exempted from personal
appearance in court, or is a civil or military
officer of the Government who cannot, in the
opinion of the court, attend without detriment to
the public service; or
(b) the court in its discretion dispenses with the
proof of any of the circumstances mentioned in
paragraph (a), and authorises the evidence of
any person being read as evidence in the suit,
notwithstanding proof that the cause for taking
such evidence by commission has ceased at the
time of reading the same. Commissions for Local Investigations
Commissions
to make local
investigation
9. In any suit in which the court deems a local
investigation to be requisite or proper for the purpose of
elucidating any matter in dispute or of ascertaining the market
value of any property or the amount of any mesne profits or
damages or annual net profits, the court may issue a
commission to such person as it thinks fit directing him to
make such investigation and to report thereon to the court.

profits, the court may issue a
commission to such person as it thinks fit directing him to
make such investigation and to report thereon to the court.

Procedure of
commissioner
and evidential
status of
report and
deposition in
suit
10.-(1) The commissioner, after such local inspection
as he deems necessary and after reducing to writing the
evidence taken by him, shall return such evidence, together
with his report in writing signed by him, to court. (2) The report of the commissioner and the evidence
taken by him (but not the evidence without the report) shall be
evidence in the suit and shall form part of the record; but the
court or, with the permission of the court, any of the parties to
the suit, may examine the commissioner personally in open
court touching any of the matters referred to him or mentioned
in his report, or as to his report, or as to the manner in which
he has made the investigation. (3) Where the court is for any reason dissatisfied with
the proceedings of the commissioner, it may direct such
further inquiry to be made as it shall think fit.

he court is for any reason dissatisfied with
the proceedings of the commissioner, it may direct such
further inquiry to be made as it shall think fit.

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Commissions to Examine Accounts
Commissions
to examine or
adjust
accounts
11. In any suit in which an examination or adjustment
of accounts is necessary, the court may issue a commission to
such person as it thinks fit directing him to make such
examination or adjustment. Court to give
commissioner
necessary
instructions;
and evidential
status of
proceedings
and report
12 (1) The court shall furnish the commissioner with
such part of the proceedings and such instructions as appear
necessary, and the instructions shall distinctly specify whether
the commissioner is merely to transmit the proceedings which
he may hold on the inquiry, or also to report his own opinion
on the point referred for his examination. (2) The proceedings and report (if any) of the
commissioner shall be evidence in the suit, but where the
court has reason to be dissatisfied with them, it may direct
such further inquiry as it shall think fit. Commissions to Make Partitions
Commission
to make
partition of
immovable
property
13.

them, it may direct
such further inquiry as it shall think fit. Commissions to Make Partitions
Commission
to make
partition of
immovable
property
13.

Where a preliminary decree for partition has been
passed, the court may issue a commission to such person as it
thinks fit to make the partition or separation according to the
rights as declared in such decree. Procedure of
commissioner 14.-(1) The commissioner shall, after such inquiry as
may be necessary, divide the property into as many shares as
may be directed by the order under which the commission was
issued and shall allot such shares to the parties and may, if
authorised thereto by the said order, award sums to be paid for
the purpose of equalising the value of the shares. (2) The commissioner shall then prepare and sign a
report or the commissioner (where the commission was issued
to more than one person and they cannot agree) shall prepare
and sign separate reports appointing the share of each party
and distinguishing each share (if so directed by the said order)
by metes and bounds and such report or reports shall be
annexed to the commission and transmitted to the court; and

(if so directed by the said order)
by metes and bounds and such report or reports shall be
annexed to the commission and transmitted to the court; and

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the court, after hearing any objections which the parties may
make to the report or reports, shall confirm, vary or set aside
the same. (3) Where the court confirms or varies the report or
reports it shall pass a decree in accordance with the same as
confirmed or varied; but where the court sets aside the report
or reports it shall either issue a new commission or make such
other order as it shall think fit. General Provisions
Expenses of
commission
to be paid into
court
15. Before issuing any commission under this Order,
the court may order such sum (if any) as it thinks reasonable
for the expenses of the commission to be, within a time to be
fixed, paid into court by the party at whose instance or for
whose benefit the commission is issued. Powers of
commissioner
s
16.

within a time to be
fixed, paid into court by the party at whose instance or for
whose benefit the commission is issued. Powers of
commissioner
s
16.

Any commissioner appointed under this Order
may, unless otherwise directed by the order of appointment-
(a) examine the parties themselves and any witness
whom they or any of them may produce and
any other person whom the commissioner
thinks proper to call upon to give evidence in
the matter referred to him;
(b) call for and examine documents and other
things relevant to the subject of inquiry;
(c) at any reasonable time enter upon or into any
land or building mentioned in the order. Attendance
and
examination
of witnesses
before
commissioner
17.- (1) The provisions of this Code relating to the
summoning, attendance and examination of witnesses, shall
apply to persons required to give evidence or to produce
documents under this order whether the commission in
execution of which they are so required has been issued by a
court situate within, or by a court situate beyond, the limits of
Tanzania, and for the purposes of this rule the commissioner
shall be deemed to be a civil court.

within, or by a court situate beyond, the limits of
Tanzania, and for the purposes of this rule the commissioner
shall be deemed to be a civil court.

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(2) A commissioner may apply to any court (other than
the High Court) within the local limits of whose jurisdiction a
witness resides for the issue of any process which he may find
it necessary to issue to or against such witness and such court
may, in its discretion, issue such process as it considers
reasonable and proper. Parties to
appear before
commissioner
18.-(1) Where a commission is issued under this
Order, the court shall direct that the parties to the suit shall
appear before the commissioner in person or by their agents or
advocates. (2) Where all or any of the parties do not so appear,
the commissioner may proceed in their absence. ORDER XXVII
SUITS BY OR AGAINST MILITARY PERSONNEL
Officers or
soldiers who
cannot obtain
leave may
authorize any
person to sue
or defend for
them
1.-(1) Where any officer or soldier actually serving the
Government in a military capacity is a party to a suit, and
cannot obtain leave of absence for the purpose of prosecuting
or defending the suit in person, he may authorize any person
to sue or defend in his stead.

not obtain leave of absence for the purpose of prosecuting
or defending the suit in person, he may authorize any person
to sue or defend in his stead.

(2) The authority shall be in writing and shall be
signed by the officer or soldier in the presence of-
(a) his commanding officer, or the next subordinate
officer, if the party is himself the commanding
officer; or
(b) where the officer or soldier is serving in
military staff employment, the head or other
superior officer of the officer in which he is
employed, such commanding or other officer
shall countersign the authority, which shall be
filed in court. (3) When so filed, the countersignature shall be
sufficient proof that the authority was duly executed and that
the officer or soldier by whom it was granted could not obtain

ountersignature shall be
sufficient proof that the authority was duly executed and that
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leave of absence for the purpose of prosecuting or defending
the suit in person. Explanation: In this Order the expression
"commanding officer" means the officer in actual
command for the time being of any regiment, corps,
detachment or depot to which the officer or soldier
belongs. Person so
authorised
may act
personally or
appoint
advocate
2. Any person authorised by an officer or soldier to
prosecute or defend a suit in his stead may prosecute or
defend it in person in the same manner as the officer or soldier
could do if present; or he may appoint an advocate to
prosecute or defend the suit on behalf of such officer or
soldier. Service on
person
authorised, or
on his
advocate, to
be good
service
3. Processes served upon any person authorised by an
officer or soldier under rule 1 or upon any advocate appointed
as aforesaid by such person shall be as effectual as if they had
been served on the party in person. ORDER XXVIII
SUITS BY OR AGAINST CORPORATIONS
Subscription
and
verification of
pleading
1.

ffectual as if they had
been served on the party in person. ORDER XXVIII
SUITS BY OR AGAINST CORPORATIONS
Subscription
and
verification of
pleading
1.

In suits by or against a corporation, any pleading
may be signed and verified on behalf of the corporation by the
secretary or by any director or other principal officer of the
corporation who is able to depose to the facts of the case. Service on
corporation 2. Subject to any written law regulating service of
process, where the suit is against a corporation, the summons
may be served-
(a) on the secretary, or on any director, or other
principal officer of the corporation; or
(b) by leaving it or sending it by post addressed to
the corporation at the registered office or, if
there is no registered office, then at the place
where the corporation carries on business.

dressed to
the corporation at the registered office or, if
there is no registered office, then at the place
where the corporation carries on business.

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Power to
require
personal
attendance of
officer of
corporation
3. The court may, at any stage of the suit, require the
personal appearance of the secretary or of any director, or
other principal officer of the corporation who may be able to
answer material questions relating to the suit. ORDER XXIX
SUITS BY OR AGAINST FIRMS AND PERSONS CARRYING ON
BUSINESS IN NAMES OTHER THAN THEIR OWN
Suing of
partners in
name of firm
1.-(1) Any two or more persons claiming or being
liable as partners and carrying on business in Tanzania may
sue or be sued in the name of the firm (if any) of which such
persons were partners at the time of the accruing of the cause
of action, and any party to a suit may in such case apply to the
court for a statement of the names and addresses of the person
who were, at the time of the accruing of the cause of action
partners in such firm to be furnished and verified in such
manner as the court may direct.

ho were, at the time of the accruing of the cause of action
partners in such firm to be furnished and verified in such
manner as the court may direct.

(2) Where persons sue or are sued as partners in the
name of their firm under sub-rule (1), it shall, in the case of
any pleading or other document required by or under this
Code to be signed, verified or certified by the plaintiff or the
defendant, suffice if such pleading or other document is
signed, verified or certified by any one of such persons. Disclosure of
partners'
names
2.-(1) Where a suit is instituted by partners in the name
of their firm, the plaintiffs or their advocate shall, on demand
in writing by or on behalf of any defendant, forthwith declare
in writing the names and places of residence of all the persons
constituting the firm on whose behalf the suit is instituted. (2) Where the plaintiffs or their advocate fail to
comply with any demand made under sub-rule (1), all
proceeding in the suit may, upon an application for that
purpose, be stayed upon such terms as the court may direct. (3) Where the names of the partners are declared in
the manner referred to in sub-rule (1), the suit shall proceed in

h terms as the court may direct. (3) Where the names of the partners are declared in
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the same manner, and the same consequences in all respects
shall follow, as if they had been named as plaintiffs in the
plaint:
Provided that, all the proceedings shall nevertheless
continue in the name of the firm. Service 3. Where persons are sued as partners in the name of
their firm, the summons shall be served either-
(a) upon any one or more of the partners; or
(b) at the principal place at which the partnership
business is carried on, upon any person having, at
the time of service, the control or management of
the partnership business there,
as the court may direct; and such service shall be deemed
good service upon the firm so sued, whether all or any of the
partners are within or without Tanzania:
Provided that, in the case of a partnership which has
been dissolved to the knowledge of the plaintiff before the
institution of the suit, the summons shall be served upon every
person within Tanzania whom it is sought to make liable. Right of suit
on death of
partner
Cap.

on of the suit, the summons shall be served upon every
person within Tanzania whom it is sought to make liable. Right of suit
on death of
partner
Cap.

345
4.-(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in section
45 of the Law of Contract Act, where two or more persons
may sue or be sued in the name of a firm under the foregoing
provisions and any of such persons dies, whether before the
institution or during the pendency of any suit, it shall not be
necessary to join the legal representative of the deceased as a
party to the suit. (2) Nothing in sub-rule (1) shall limit or otherwise
affect any right which the legal representative of the deceased
may have-
(a) to apply to be made a party to the suit; or
(b) to enforce any claim against the survivor or
survivors. Notice, in
what capacity
served
5. Where a summons is issued to a firm and is served
in the manner provided by rule 3, every person upon whom it
is served shall be informed by notice in writing given at the

sued to a firm and is served
in the manner provided by rule 3, every person upon whom it
is served shall be informed by notice in writing given at the

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time of such service, whether he is served as a partner or as a
person having the control or management of the partnership
business, or in both characters and, in default of such notice,
the person served shall be deemed to be served as a partner. Appearance
of partners 6. Where persons are sued as partners in the name of
their firm, they shall appear individually in their own names,
but all subsequent proceedings shall, nevertheless, continue in
the name of the firm. No
appearance
except by
partners
7. Where a summons is served in the manner provided
by rule 3 upon a person having the control or management of
the partnership business, no appearance by him shall be
necessary unless he is a partner of the firm sued. Appearance
under protest 8. Any person served with summons as a partner
under rule 3 may appear under protest, denying that he is a
partner, but such appearance shall not preclude the plaintiff
from otherwise serving a summons on the firm and obtaining
a decree against the firm in default of appearance where no
partner has appeared. Suits between
co-partners 9.

ing a summons on the firm and obtaining
a decree against the firm in default of appearance where no
partner has appeared. Suits between
co-partners 9.

This Order shall apply to suits between a firm and
one or more of the partners therein and to suits between firms
having one or more partners in common; but no execution
shall be issued in such suits except by leave of the court, and,
on an application for leave to issue such execution, all such
accounts and inquiries may be directed to be taken and made
and directions given as may be just. Suit against
person
carrying on
business in
name other
than his own
10. Any person carrying on business in a name or
style other than his own name, may be sued in such name or
style as if it were a firm name; and, so far as the nature of the
case will permit, all rules under this Order shall apply.

ay be sued in such name or
style as if it were a firm name; and, so far as the nature of the
case will permit, all rules under this Order shall apply.

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ORDER XXX
SUITS BY OR AGAINST TRUSTEES, EXECUTORS AND
ADMINISTRATORS
Representatio
n of
beneficiaries
in suits
concerning
property
vested in
trustees, etc
1. In all suits concerning property vested in a trustee,
executor or administrator, where the contention is between the
persons beneficially interested in such property and a third
person, the trustee, executor or administrator shall represent
the persons so interested, and it shall not ordinarily be
necessary to make them parties to the suit, but the court may,
if it thinks fit, order them or any of them to be made parties. Joinder of
trustees,
executors and
administrators
2. Where there are several trustees, executors or
administrators, they shall all be made parties to a suit against
one or more of them:
Provided that, the executors who have not proved their
testator's will, and trustees, executors and administrators
outside Tanzania, need not be made parties. ORDER XXXI
SUITS BY OR AGAINST MINORS AND PERSONS
OF UNSOUND MIND
Minor to sue
by next friend 1.

istrators
outside Tanzania, need not be made parties. ORDER XXXI
SUITS BY OR AGAINST MINORS AND PERSONS
OF UNSOUND MIND
Minor to sue
by next friend 1.

Every suit by a minor shall be instituted in his name
by a person who in such suit shall be called the next friend of
the minor. Where suit is
instituted
without next
friend, plaint
to be taken
off the file
2.- (1) Where a suit is instituted by or on behalf of a
minor without a next friend, the defendant may apply to have
the plaint taken off the file with costs to be paid by the
advocate or other person by whom it was presented. (2) Notice of such application shall be given to such
person and the court, after hearing his objections (if any), may
make such order in the matter as it thinks fit. Guardian for
suit to be
appointed by
court for
minor
defendant
3.-(1) Where the defendant is a minor, the court, on
being satisfied of the fact of his minority, shall appoint a
proper person to be guardian for the suit for such minor.

ndant is a minor, the court, on
being satisfied of the fact of his minority, shall appoint a
proper person to be guardian for the suit for such minor.

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(2) An order for the appointment of a guardian for the
suit may be obtained upon application in the name and on
behalf of the minor or by the plaintiff. (3) The application shall be supported by an affidavit
verifying the fact that the proposed guardian has no interest in
the matters in controversy in the suit adverse to that of the
minor and that he is a fit person to be so appointed. (4) No order shall be made on any application under
this rule except upon notice to the minor and to any guardian
of the minor appointed or declared by an authority competent
in that behalf or, where there is no such guardian, upon notice
to the father or other natural guardian of the minor or, where
there is no father or other natural guardian, to the person in
whose care the minor is, and after hearing any objection
which may be urged on behalf of any person served with
notice under this sub-rule.

person in
whose care the minor is, and after hearing any objection
which may be urged on behalf of any person served with
notice under this sub-rule.

(5) A person appointed under this rule to be a
guardian for a suit shall, unless his appointment is terminated
by retirement, removal or death, continue as such for the
purposes of all the proceedings arising out of the suit
including proceedings in execution of a decree. Who may act
as next friend
or be
appointed
guardian for
suit
4.-(1) Any person who is of sound mind and has
attained majority may act as next friend of a minor or as his
guardian for the suit, provided that the interest of such person
is not adverse to that of the minor and that he is not, in the
case of a next friend, a defendant, or, in the case of a guardian
for the suit, a plaintiff. (2) Where a minor has a guardian appointed or
declared by a competent authority, no person other than such
guardian shall act as the next friend of the minor or be
appointed his guardian for the suit unless the court considers,
for reasons to be recorded, that it is for the minor's welfare
that another person be permitted to act or be appointed, as the
case may be.

considers,
for reasons to be recorded, that it is for the minor's welfare
that another person be permitted to act or be appointed, as the
case may be.

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(3) No person shall without his consent be appointed
guardian for the suit. (4) Where there is no other person fit and willing to act
as guardian for the suit, the court may appoint any of its
officers to be such guardian and may direct that the costs to be
incurred by such officer in the performance of his duties as
such guardian shall be borne either by the parties or by any
one or more of the parties to the suit, or out of any fund in
court in which the minor is interested, and may give directions
for the repayment or allowance of such costs as justice and the
circumstances of the case may require. Representatio
n of minor by
next friend or
guardian for
the suit
5. (1) Every application to the court on behalf of a
minor, other than an application under rule 10, sub-rule (2),
shall be made by his next friend or by his guardian for the
suit.

e court on behalf of a
minor, other than an application under rule 10, sub-rule (2),
shall be made by his next friend or by his guardian for the
suit.

(2) Every order made in a suit or on any application
before the court in or by which a minor is in any way
concerned or affected, without such minor being represented
by a next friend or guardian for the suit, as the case may be,
may be discharged and, where the advocate of the party at
whose instance such order was obtained knew, or might
reasonably have known, the fact of such minority, with costs
to be paid by such advocate. Receipt by
next friend or
guardian for
the suit of
property
under decree
for minor
6.-(1) A next friend or guardian for the suit shall not,
without the leave of the court, receive any money or other
movable property on behalf of a minor either–
(a) by way of compromise before decree or order;
or
(b) under a decree or order in favour of the minor. (2) Where the next friend or guardian for the suit has
not been appointed or declared by competent authority to be
guardian of the property of the minor or, having been so
appointed or declared, is under any disability known to the
court to receive the money or other movable property, the
court shall, if it grants him leave to receive the property,

der any disability known to the
court to receive the money or other movable property, the
court shall, if it grants him leave to receive the property,

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require such security and give such directions as will, in its
opinion, sufficiently protect the property from waste and
ensure its proper application. Agreement or
compromise
by next friend
or guardian
for the suit
7.-(1) No next friend or guardian for the suit shall,
without the leave of the court expressly recorded in the
proceedings, enter into any agreement or compromise on
behalf of a minor with reference to the suit in which he acts as
next friend or guardian. (2) Any such agreement or compromise entered into
without the leave of the court so recorded shall be voidable
against all parties other than the minor. Retirement of
next friend 8.-(1) Unless otherwise ordered by the court, a next
friend shall not retire without first procuring a fit person to be
put in his place and giving security for the costs already
incurred. (2) The application for the appointment of a new next
friend shall be supported by an affidavit showing the fitness of
the person proposed, and also that he has no interest adverse
to that of the minor.

t
friend shall be supported by an affidavit showing the fitness of
the person proposed, and also that he has no interest adverse
to that of the minor.

Removal of
next friend 9.-(1) Where the interest of the next friend of a minor
is adverse to that of the minor or where he is so connected
with a defendant whose interest is adverse to that of the minor
as to make it unlikely that the minor's interest will be properly
protected by him, or where he does not do his duty, or during
the pendency of the suit, ceases to reside within Tanzania or
for any other sufficient cause, application may be made on
behalf of the minor or by a defendant for his removal; and the
court, if satisfied of the sufficiency of the cause assigned, may
order the next friend to be removed accordingly and make
such other order as to costs as it thinks fit. (2) Where the next friend is not a guardian appointed
or declared by an authority competent in this behalf and an
application is made by a guardian so appointed or declared,
who desires to be himself appointed in the place of the next

mpetent in this behalf and an
application is made by a guardian so appointed or declared,
who desires to be himself appointed in the place of the next

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friend, the court shall remove the next friend unless it
considers, for reasons to be recorded by it, that the guardian
ought not to be appointed the next friend of the minor, and
shall thereupon appoint the applicant to be next friend in his
place upon such terms as to the costs already incurred in the
suit as it thinks fit. Stay of
proceedings
on removal,
etc., of next
friend
10.-(1) On the retirement, removal or death of the next
friend of a minor, further proceedings shall be stayed until the
appointment of a next friend in his place. (2) Where the advocate of such minor omits, within a
reasonable time, to take steps to get a new next friend
appointed, any person interested in the minor or in the matter
in issue may apply to the court for the appointment of one,
and the court may appoint such person as it thinks fit. Retirement,
removal or
death of
guardian for
suit
11.-(1) Where the guardian for the suit desires to retire
or does not do his duty, or for any other sufficient cause, the
court may permit such guardian to retire or may remove him,
and may make such order as to costs as it thinks fit.

for any other sufficient cause, the
court may permit such guardian to retire or may remove him,
and may make such order as to costs as it thinks fit.

(2) Where the guardian for the suit retires, dies or is
removed by the court during the pendency of the suit, the
court shall appoint a new guardian in his place. Course to be
followed by
minor
plaintiff or
applicant on
attaining
majority
12.-(1) A minor plaintiff or a minor not a party to a
suit on whose behalf an application is pending shall, on
attaining majority, elect where he will proceed with the or
applicant suit or application. (2) Where he elects to proceed with the suit or
application, he shall apply for an order discharging the next
friend and for leave to proceed in his own name. (3) The title of the suit or application shall in such case
be corrected so as to read henceforth thus–
"A.B., late a minor, by C.D., his next friend, but now
having attained majority". (4) Where he elects to abandon the suit or application
he shall, if a sole plaintiff or sole applicant, apply for an order

having attained majority". (4) Where he elects to abandon the suit or application
he shall, if a sole plaintiff or sole applicant, apply for an order

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to dismiss the suit or application on repayment of the costs
incurred by the defendant or opposite party or which may
have been paid by his next friend. (5) Any application under this rule may be made ex
parte, but no order discharging a next friend and permitting a
minor plaintiff to proceed in his own name shall be made
without notice to the next friend. Where minor
co-plaintiff
attaining
majority
desires to
repudiate suit
13.-(1) Where a minor co-plaintiff on attaining
majority desires to repudiate the suit, he shall apply to have
his name struck out as co-plaintiff; and the court, if it finds
that he is not a necessary party, shall dismiss him from the suit
on such terms as to costs or otherwise as it thinks fit. (2) Notice of the application shall be served on the
friend, on any co-plaintiff and on the defendant. (3) The costs of all parties of such application and of
all or any proceedings theretofore had in the suit, shall be paid
by such persons as the court directs. (4) Where the applicant is a necessary party to the suit
the court may direct him to be made a defendant.

e paid
by such persons as the court directs. (4) Where the applicant is a necessary party to the suit
the court may direct him to be made a defendant.

Unreasonable
or improper
suit
14.-(1) A minor on attaining majority may, if a sole
plaintiff, apply that a suit instituted in his name by his next
friend be dismissed on the ground that it was unreasonable or
improper. (2) Notice of the application shall be served on all the
parties concerned; and the court, upon being satisfied of such
unreasonableness or impropriety, may grant the application
and order the next friend to pay the costs of all parties in
respect of the application and of anything done in the suit, or
make such other order as it thinks fit. Application
of rules to
persons of
unsound mind
15. The provisions contained in rules 1 to 14, so far as
they are applicable, shall extend to persons adjudged to be of
unsound mind and to person who though not so adjudged are
found by the court on inquiry, by reason or unsoundness of

tend to persons adjudged to be of
unsound mind and to person who though not so adjudged are
found by the court on inquiry, by reason or unsoundness of

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mind or mental infirmity, to be incapable of protecting their
interests when suing or being sued. ORDER XXXII
SUITS RELATING TO MORTGAGES OF IMMOVABLE
PROPERTY
Parties to
suits
GN No. 256 of 2005
1. Subject to the provisions of this Code, all persons
having an interest either in the mortgage, security or in the
right of redemption shall be joined as parties to any suit
relating to the mortgage:
Provided that-
(a) a mortgagee may sue without being joined as
party to a suit and
(b) a prior mortgagee need not be joined in a suit to
redeem as subsequent mortgage. Preliminary
decree in
redemption
suit
GN. No. 256 of 2005
2.

and
(b) a prior mortgagee need not be joined in a suit to
redeem as subsequent mortgage. Preliminary
decree in
redemption
suit
GN. No. 256 of 2005
2.

In a suit for redemption, if the plaintiff succeeds,
the court shall pass a decree (referred to in this Code as
"preliminary decree")-
(a) ordering that an account be taken of what will
be due to the defendant for principal and
interest on the mortgage, and for his costs of the
suit (if any) awarded to him on the day next
hereinafter referred to; or
(b) declaring the amount so due at the date of such
decree; and
(c) directing-
(i) that if the plaintiff pays into court the amount
so due on a day within six months from the
date of declaring in court the amount so due,
to be fixed by the court, the defendant shall
deliver up to the plaintiff, or to such persons
as he appoints, all documents in his
possession or power relating to the mortgaged
property, and shall, if so required, retransfer

or to such persons
as he appoints, all documents in his
possession or power relating to the mortgaged
property, and shall, if so required, retransfer

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the property to the plaintiff free from the
mortgage and from all incumbrances created
by the defendant or any person claiming
under him, or, where the defendant claims by
derived title, by those under whom he claims,
and shall, if necessary, put the plaintiff in
possession of the property; and
(ii) that, if such payment is not made on or before
the day to be fixed by the court, the plaintiff
shall, on the passing of a final decree, be
debarred from all right to redeem or that the
mortgaged property be sold. Final decree
in redemption
suit and
power to
enlarge time
3.-(1) Where, on or before the day fixed, the plaintiff
pays into court the amount declared due as aforesaid, together
with such subsequent costs as are mentioned in rule 5, the
court shall pass a decree-
GN. No. 256 of 2005 (a) ordering the defendant to deliver up the
documents which under the terms of the
preliminary decree he is bound to deliver up;
and
(b) if so required, ordering him to retransfer the
mortgaged property as directed in the said
decree; and
(c) if necessary ordering him to put the plaintiff in
possession of the property.

etransfer the
mortgaged property as directed in the said
decree; and
(c) if necessary ordering him to put the plaintiff in
possession of the property.

(2) Where such payment is not so made, the court
shall, on application made in that behalf by the defendant,
pass a decree that the plaintiff and all persons claiming
through or under him be debarred from all right to redeem the
mortgaged property and also, if necessary, ordering the
plaintiff to put the defendant in possession of the property. (3) On the passing of a decree under sub-rule (2) the
debt secured by the mortgage shall be deemed to be
discharged. (4) Where such payment is not so made, the court
shall, on application made in that behalf by the defendant,
pass a decree that the mortgaged property or a sufficient part
thereof be sold and that the proceeds for the sale (after

that behalf by the defendant,
pass a decree that the mortgaged property or a sufficient part
thereof be sold and that the proceeds for the sale (after

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defraying thereout the expenses of the sale) be paid into court
and applied in payment of what is found due to the defendant,
and that the balance (if any) be paid to the plaintiff or other
persons entitled to receive the same. (5) The court may, upon good cause shown and upon
such terms (if any) as it thinks fit from time to time postpone
the day fixed for payment. Decree where
nothing is
found due or
where
mortgagee
has been
overpaid
GN. No. 256 of 2005
4. Notwithstanding anything hereinbefore contained,
if it appears, upon taking the account referred to in rule 2, that,
nothing is due to the defendant or that he has been overpaid,
the court shall pass a decree directing the defendant, if so
required, to retransfer the property and to pay the plaintiff the
amount which may be found due to him; and the plaintiff
shall, if necessary, be put in possession of the mortgaged
property. Costs of
mortgagee
subsequent to
decree
GN. No. 256 of 2005
5.

and the plaintiff
shall, if necessary, be put in possession of the mortgaged
property. Costs of
mortgagee
subsequent to
decree
GN. No. 256 of 2005
5.

In finally adjusting the amount to be paid to a
mortgagee in case of a redemption, the court shall, unless the
conduct of the mortgagee has been such as to disentitle him to
costs, add to the mortgage-money such costs of suit as have
been properly incurred by him since the decree for redemption
up to the time of actual payment. Right of
mesne
mortgagee to
redeem and
foreclose
GN. No. 256 of 2005
6. Where property is mortgaged for successive debts
to successive mortgagees, any mesne mortgagee may institute
a suit to redeem the interests of the prior mortgagees and to
foreclose the rights of those that are posterior to himself and
of the mortgagor.

titute
a suit to redeem the interests of the prior mortgagees and to
foreclose the rights of those that are posterior to himself and
of the mortgagor.

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Sale of
property
subject to
prior
mortgage
GN. No. 256 of 2005
7. Where any property the sale of which is directed
under this Order is subject to a prior mortgage, the court may,
with the consent of the prior mortgagee, direct that the
property be sold free from the same, giving to such prior
mortgagee the same interest in the proceeds of the sale as he
had in the property sold. Application
of proceeds
GN. No.

the same, giving to such prior
mortgagee the same interest in the proceeds of the sale as he
had in the property sold. Application
of proceeds
GN. No.

256 of 2005
8.-(1) The proceeds shall be brought into court and
applied in the following order of priority:
(a) in the payment of all expenses incidental to the
sale or expenses properly incurred in any
attempted sale;
(b) in payment of whatever is due to the prior
mortgagee on account of the prior mortgage,
and of costs, properly incurred in connection
therewith;
(c) in payment of all interest due on account of the
mortgage in consequence whereof the sale was
directed, and of the costs of the suit in which
the decree directing the sale was made;
(d) in payment of the principal money due on
account of that mortgage; and
(e) the residue (if any) shall be paid to the person
proving himself to be interested in the property
sold or, if there are more such persons than one,
then to such persons according to their
respective interests therein or upon their joint
receipt. Cap. 334 (2) Nothing in this rule or in rule 7 shall be deemed to
affect the powers conferred by section 63 of the Land
Registration Act. Suit for
possession
GN. No. 256 of 2005
9.

ule or in rule 7 shall be deemed to
affect the powers conferred by section 63 of the Land
Registration Act. Suit for
possession
GN. No. 256 of 2005
9.

In a suit for delivery of possession of mortgaged
land to the mortgagee by the mortgagor or by any other person
in or alleged to be in possession of the property, the court
may, if it is satisfied that the plaintiff has the right to such

r or by any other person
in or alleged to be in possession of the property, the court
may, if it is satisfied that the plaintiff has the right to such

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possession, pass a decree directing the defendant to deliver
possession of such property to the plaintiff. Interpretation
Cap. 334
GN. No. 256 of 2005
10. References in this Order to re-transferring
mortgaged property shall, in relation to land registered under
the Land Registration Act or in relation to mortgages created
otherwise than by transfer of the property, be construed as
meaning discharging the mortgage. Mortgages by
deposit of title
deeds and
charges
GN. No. 256 of 2005
11. All the provisions contained in this Order which
apply to a mortgage shall, so far as may be, apply to
mortgages and liens by deposit of title deeds and to statutory
charges. ORDER XXXIII
INTERPLEADER
Plaint in
interpleader
suits
1. In every suit of interpleader the plaint shall, in
addition to other statements necessary for plaints, state-
(a) that the plaintiff claims no interest in the subject
matter in dispute other than for charges or costs;
(b) the claims made by the defendants severally;
and
(c) that there is no collusion between the plaintiff
and any of the defendants. Payment of
thing claimed
into court
2.

y the defendants severally;
and
(c) that there is no collusion between the plaintiff
and any of the defendants. Payment of
thing claimed
into court
2.

Where the thing claimed is capable of being paid
into court, or placed in the custody of the court, the plaintiff
may be required to so pay or place it before he can be entitled
to any order in the suit. Procedure
where
defendant is
suing plaintiff
3. Where any of the defendants in an interpleader suit
is actually suing the plaintiff in respect of the subject matter of
such suit, the court in which the suit against the plaintiff is
pending shall, on being informed by the court in which the
interpleader suit has been instituted stay the proceedings as
against him; and his costs in the suit so stayed may be
provided for in such suit; but if, and in so far as, they are

stituted stay the proceedings as
against him; and his costs in the suit so stayed may be
provided for in such suit; but if, and in so far as, they are

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provided for in that suit, they may be added to his costs
incurred in the interpleader suit. Procedure at
first hearing 4.-(1) At the first hearing the court may-
(a) declare that the plaintiff is discharged from all
liability to the defendants in respect of the thing
claimed, award him his costs, and dismiss him
from the suit; or
(b) if it thinks that justice or convenience so
requires, retain all parties until the final disposal
of the suit. (2) Where the court finds that the admissions of the
parties or other evidence enable it to do so, it may adjudicate
the title to the thing claimed. (3) Where the admission of the parties do not enable
the court so to adjudicate, it may direct-
(a) that an issue or issues between the parties be
framed and tried; and
(b) that any claimant be made a plaintiff in lieu of
or in addition to the original plaintiff,
and shall proceed to try the suit in the ordinary manner. Agents and
tenants may
not institute
interpleader
suits
5.

dition to the original plaintiff,
and shall proceed to try the suit in the ordinary manner. Agents and
tenants may
not institute
interpleader
suits
5.

Nothing in this Order shall be deemed to enable
agents to sue their principals, or tenants to sue their landlords,
for the purpose of compelling them to interplead with any
persons other than persons making claim through such
principals or landlords. Charge for
plaintiff's
costs
6. Where the suit is properly instituted the court may
provide for the costs of the original plaintiff by giving him a
charge on the thing claimed or in some other effectual way.

y instituted the court may
provide for the costs of the original plaintiff by giving him a
charge on the thing claimed or in some other effectual way.

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ORDER XXXIV
SPECIAL CASE
Power to state
case for
court's
opinion
1.-(1) Parties claiming to be interested in the decision
of any question of fact or law may enter into an agreement in
writing stating such question in the form of a case for the
opinion of the court and providing that, upon the finding of
the court with respect to such question-
(a) a sum of money fixed by the parties or to be
determined by the court shall be paid by one of
the parties to the other of them;
(b) some property, movable or immovable,
specified in the agreement, shall be delivered by
one of the parties to the other of them; or
(c) one or more of the parties shall do, or refrain
from doing some other particular act specified
in the agreement. (2) Every case stated under this rule shall be divided
into consecutively numbered paragraphs and shall concisely
state such facts and specify such documents as may be
necessary to enable the court to decide the question raised
thereby. Where value
of subject
matter must
be stated
2.

specify such documents as may be
necessary to enable the court to decide the question raised
thereby. Where value
of subject
matter must
be stated
2.

Where the agreement is for the delivery of any
property, or for the doing, or the refraining from doing, any
particular act, the estimated value of the property to be
delivered, or to which the act specified has reference, shall be
stated in the agreement. Agreement to
be filed and
registered as
suit
3.-(1) The agreement, if framed in accordance with the
rules hereinbefore contained, may be filed in the court which
would have jurisdiction to entertain a suit the amount or value
of the subject matter of which is the same as the amount or
value of the subject matter of the agreement. (2) The agreement, when so filed, shall be numbered
and registered as a suit between one or more of the parties

f the subject matter of the agreement. (2) The agreement, when so filed, shall be numbered
and registered as a suit between one or more of the parties

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claiming to be interested as plaintiff or plaintiffs, and the other
or the others of them as defendant or defendants and notice
shall be given to all parties to the agreement other than the
party or parties by whom it was presented. Parties to be
subject to
court's
jurisdiction
4. Where the agreement has been filed, the parties to it
shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the court and shall be
bound by the statement contained therein. Hearing and
disposal of
case
5.-(1) The case shall be set down for hearing as a suit
instituted in the ordinary manner, and the provisions of this
Code shall apply to such suit so far as the same are applicable. (2) Where the court is satisfied, after examination of
the parties, or after taking such evidence as it thinks fit-
(a) that the agreement was duly executed by them;
(b) that they have a bona fide interest in the
question stated therein; and
(c) that the case is fit to be decided,
it shall proceed to pronounce judgment thereon in the same
way as in an ordinary suit; and upon the judgment so
pronounced a decree shall follow. ORDER XXXV
SUMMARY PROCEDURE
Application
of Order
G. Ns. Nos.

e
way as in an ordinary suit; and upon the judgment so
pronounced a decree shall follow. ORDER XXXV
SUMMARY PROCEDURE
Application
of Order
G. Ns. Nos.

363 of 1968;
79 of 1970
1. This Order shall, where the plaintiff desires to
proceed in accordance with the Order, apply to-
(a) suits upon bills of exchange (including cheques)
or promissory notes;
(b) suits for the recovery of income tax; and
(c) suits arising out of mortgages, whether legal or
equitable, for-
(i) payment of monies secured by mortgage;
G.N. No. 256 of 2005 (ii) delivery of possession of the mortgaged
property to the mortgagee by the mortgagor
or by any other person in or alleged to be in
possession of the mortgaged property;

ession of the mortgaged
property to the mortgagee by the mortgagor
or by any other person in or alleged to be in
possession of the mortgaged property;

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(iii) redemption; or
(iv) retransfer or discharge;
(d) suits by the Tanzania Electric Supply Company
Limited for the recovery of meter rents, charges
for the supply of electricity and other charges
(including any tax) connected with or incidental
to the supply of electricity to any consumer;
(e) suits for the recovery of rent, interest or other
debts due to the Republic, the Government or
any local government authority;
Cap. 113
Cap 4
S.8
(f) suits for the recovery of possession of any
immovable property including any building or
other premises where the right of the person
seeking to recover such possession is not
restricted by the provisions of the Land Act, and
suit for the recovery of rent, mesne profits or
damages for unlawful occupation in respect of
such immovable property, building or premises;
and
(g) suits for the recovery of possession of any
immovable property from a lessee under a
financial lease agreement where under a
financial lease agreement where under such
agreement the lessee has no right of ownership
over the property leased to him. Institution of
summary
suits
G.Ns. Nos.

ase agreement where under such
agreement the lessee has no right of ownership
over the property leased to him. Institution of
summary
suits
G.Ns. Nos.

363 of 1968;
79 of 1970
2.-(1) Suits to which this Order applies shall be
instituted by presenting a plaint in the usual form but endorsed
"Order XXXV: Summary Procedure" and the summons shall
inform the defendant that unless he obtains leave from the
court to defend the suit, a decision may be given against him
and shall also inform him of the manner in which application
may be made for leave to defend.

to defend the suit, a decision may be given against him
and shall also inform him of the manner in which application
may be made for leave to defend.

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(2) In any case in which the plaint and summons are in
such forms, respectively, the defendant shall not appear or
defend the suit unless he obtains leave from the judge or
magistrate as hereinafter provided so to appear and defend;
and, in default of his obtaining such leave or of his appearance
and defence in pursuance thereof, the allegations in the plaint
shall be deemed to be admitted, and the plaintiff shall be
entitled-
GN No. 363 of 1963 (a) where the suit is a suit, referred to in paragraph
(a), (b) or (d) of rule 1 or a suit for the recovery
of money under a mortgage and no other relief
in respect of such mortgage is claimed, to a
decree for any sum not exceeding the sum
mentioned in the summons, together with
interest at the rate specified (if any) and such
sum for costs as may be prescribed, unless the
plaintiff claims more than such fixed sum, in
which case the costs shall be ascertained in the
ordinary way, and such decree may be executed
forthwith;
G.N. No.

claims more than such fixed sum, in
which case the costs shall be ascertained in the
ordinary way, and such decree may be executed
forthwith;
G.N. No.

256 of 2005
(b) Where the suit arises out of a mortgage and is
for delivery of possession, redemption,
discharge or transfer to a decree in a accordance
with the provisions of Order XXXII and other
provisions of this Code and such decree may,
subject to exercise by the court of such powers
as it may have, unless it is a preliminary decree,
be executed forthwith;
(c) where the suit is for the recovery of possession
of any immovable property, building or
premises or for payment of rent, mesne profits
or damages for unlawful occupation of such
immovable property, building or premises, to a
decree for possession and for payment of rent,
mesne profits or damages as claimed.

occupation of such
immovable property, building or premises, to a
decree for possession and for payment of rent,
mesne profits or damages as claimed.

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Defendant
showing
defence on
merits to have
leave to
appear
Act No. 17 of 2008. s. 25
Cap 4
s.8
3.- (1) The court shall, upon application by the
defendant, give leave to appear and to defend the suit, upon
affidavits which-
(a) disclose such facts as would make it incumbent
on the holder to prove consideration, where the
suit is on a bill of exchange or promissory note;
(b) disclose such facts as the court may deem
sufficient to support the application; or
(c) in suits arising out of mortgages, where the
mortgagor demonstrate that-
(i) loan or the portion of the loan claimed
is indeed discharged; or
(ii) loan was actually not taken. (2) Leave to defend may be given unconditionally or
subject to such terms as to payment into court, giving security,
framing and recording issues or otherwise as the court thinks
fit
(3) For the purpose of paragraph (c) of sub-rule (1), a
mortgagor or an applicant acting on that behalf shall be
deemed to have complied with or discharged his responsibility
if upon a bank account through which loan was given it is
shown that loan is fully paid. Possession
suit against
trespassers
G.N. No.

s responsibility
if upon a bank account through which loan was given it is
shown that loan is fully paid. Possession
suit against
trespassers
G.N. No.

256 of 2005
4.-(1) Where, in a possession suit against trespassers,
the plaintiff does not know the name of a person in occupation
or possession of the land, the suit shall be brought against
‘persons unknown’ in addition to any named defendants. (2) In a possession suit against trespassers the
defendant shall be served with the plaint and any affidavits
sworn in support thereof-
(a) in the case of a dwelling house, not less than 5
days; and
(b) in the case of other land, not less than 2 days,
before the hearing date.

thereof-
(a) in the case of a dwelling house, not less than 5
days; and
(b) in the case of other land, not less than 2 days,
before the hearing date.

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(3) In all other possession suits-
(a) the hearing date shall be not less than twenty
one days from the date of issue of the plaint;
and
(b) the defendant shall be served with the plaint and
any affidavits sworn in support thereof not less
than fourteen days before the hearing date. (4) Where, in a possession suit against trespassers, the
suit has been issued against ‘persons unknown’ the plaint and
any affidavits sworn in support thereof shall be served on
those persons by-
(a) attaching copies of the plaint and any affidavits
sworn in support thereof to the main door or
some other part of the land so that they are
clearly visible; and
(b) if practicable, inserting copies of those
documents in a sealed envelope addressed to
‘the occupiers’ through the letter box; or
(c) placing stakes in the land in places where they
are clearly visible and attaching to each stake
copies of the plaint and any affidavits sworn in
support thereof in a sealed envelop addressed to
‘the occupiers’. Suit for
possession of
land
consisting of
a dwelling
house
Cap. 113
GN. No.

sworn in
support thereof in a sealed envelop addressed to
‘the occupiers’. Suit for
possession of
land
consisting of
a dwelling
house
Cap. 113
GN. No.

256 of 2005
5.-(1) Subject to Part X of Land Act, this rule shall
apply where a mortgagee seeks possession of land which
consists of or includes a dwelling house. (2) Not less than fourteen days before the hearing, the
plaintiff shall send a notice to the property addressed to the
occupiers. (3) The notice referred to in paragraph (2) shall-
(a) state that a possession suit for the property has
started;
(b) show the name and address of the plaintiff, the
defendant and the court which issued the plaint;
and

possession suit for the property has
started;
(b) show the name and address of the plaintiff, the
defendant and the court which issued the plaint;
and

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(c) give details of the place, date and time of the
hearing.

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(c) give details of the place, date and time of the
hearing.

(4) The plaintiff shall produce at the hearing-
Additional
requirements
for possession
suit by
mortgagee
6.-(1) If the suit is a possession suit by a mortgagee,
the plaint shall also set out-
(a) the state of the mortgage account by including-
(i) the amount of:
(A) the advance;
(B) any periodic repayment; and
(C) any payment of interest required to
be made;
(ii) the amount which would have to be paid
(after taking into account any adjustment for
early settlement) in order to redeem at a
stated date not more than fourteen days after
the suit started specifying the amount of
advocate’s costs and administration charges
which would be payable;
(iii) the rate of interest payable-
(A) at the commencement of the
mortgage;
(B) immediately before any arrears
referred to in subparagraph (b)
accrued;
(C) at the commencement of the
proceedings;
(b) if the suit is brought because of failure to pay
the periodic payments when due-
(i) in schedule form, the dates when the arrears
arose, all amounts due, the dates and amounts
of all payments made and a running total of
the arrears;
(ii) details of-

rm, the dates when the arrears
arose, all amounts due, the dates and amounts
of all payments made and a running total of
the arrears;
(ii) details of-

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(A) any other payments required
to be made as a term of
the mortgage (such as for
insurance premiums, legal
costs, default interest,
penalties, administrative or
other charges
(B) any other sums claimed and
stating the nature and amount
of each such charge; and
(C) whether any of these
payments is in arrears and
whether or not it is included in
the amount of any periodic
payment;
(c) details of any tenancy entered into between the
mortgagor and mortgagee including any notices
served; and
(d) state any previous steps which the plaintiff has
taken to recover the money secured by the
mortgage or the mortgaged property and, in the
case of court proceedings, state-
(i) the dates when the suit started and concluded;
and
(ii) the dates and terms of any orders or decrees
made. Possession
suit must state
plaintiff’s
interest etc. G.N. No. 256 of 2005
7. In a possession suit against trespassers, the plaint
shall state the plaintiff’s interest in the land or basis of his
right to delivery of possession and the circumstances in which
it has been occupied without licence or consent. Power to set
aside decree
G.N. No. 256 of 2005
8.

livery of possession and the circumstances in which
it has been occupied without licence or consent. Power to set
aside decree
G.N. No. 256 of 2005
8.

After decree the court may, in exceptional
circumstances set a side the decree and if necessary, stay or
set a side the decree and if necessary, stay or set aside
execution, and may give leave to the defendant to appear to
the summons and to defend the suit, if it seems reasonable to
the court so to do, and on such terms as the court thinks fit.

he defendant to appear to
the summons and to defend the suit, if it seems reasonable to
the court so to do, and on such terms as the court thinks fit.

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Power to
order bill,
etc., to be
deposited
with officer of
court
G.N. No. 256 of 2005
9. In any proceeding under this Order the court may
order the bill or note on which the suit is founded to be
forthwith deposited with an officer of the court and may
further order that all proceedings shall be stayed until the
plaintiff gives security for the costs thereof. Recovery of
cost of noting
non-
acceptance of
dishonoured
bill or note
G.N. No. 256 of 2005
10 The holder of every dishonoured bill of exchange
or promissory note shall have the same remedies for the
recovery of the expenses incurred in noting the same for non-
acceptance or non-payment, or otherwise, by reason of such
dishonour, as he has under this Order for the recovery of the
amount of such bill or note. Procedure in
suits
G.N. No. 256 of 2005
11. Save as provided by this Order, the procedure in
suits under this order shall be the same as the procedure in
suits instituted in the ordinary manner. ORDER XXXVI
ARREST AND ATTACHMENT BEFORE JUDGMENT
Arrest before Judgment
Where
defendant
may be called
upon to
furnish
security for
appearance
1.

ner. ORDER XXXVI
ARREST AND ATTACHMENT BEFORE JUDGMENT
Arrest before Judgment
Where
defendant
may be called
upon to
furnish
security for
appearance
1.

Where at any stage of a suit, other than a suit of the
nature referred to in paragraphs (a) to (d) of section 14, the
court is satisfied, by affidavit or otherwise-
(a) that the defendant, with intent to delay the
plaintiff, or to avoid any process of the court or
to obstruct or delay the execution of any decree
that may be passed against him-
(i) has absconded or left the local limits of
the jurisdiction of the court; or
(ii) is about to abscond or leave the local
limits of the jurisdiction of the court; or
(iii) has disposed of or removed from the

ion of the court; or
(ii) is about to abscond or leave the local
limits of the jurisdiction of the court; or
(iii) has disposed of or removed from the

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local limits of the jurisdiction of the
court his property or any part thereof; or
(b) that the defendant is about to leave Tanzania
under circumstances affording reasonable
probability that the plaintiff will or may thereby
be obstructed or delayed in the execution of any
decree that may be passed against the defendant
in the suit, the court may issue a warrant to
arrest the defendant and bring him before the
court to show cause why he should not furnish
security for his appearance:
Provided that, the defendant shall not be arrested if he
pays to the officer entrusted with the execution of the warrant
any sum specified in the warrant as sufficient to satisfy the
plaintiff's claim; and such sum shall be held in deposit by the
court until the suit is disposed of or until the further order of
the court. Request for
arrest by
telegram
2.-(1) A court which has issued a warrant of arrest
under rule 1 of this Order may, by telegram, request any
district court within the area of whose jurisdiction the
defendant is believed to be, to arrest him and cause him to be
taken under escort to the court which issued the warrant.

rea of whose jurisdiction the
defendant is believed to be, to arrest him and cause him to be
taken under escort to the court which issued the warrant.

(2) A telegram sent under the provisions of sub-rule
(1) shall state-
(a) the number and title of the case;
(b) the full name of the defendant and the place
where he is believed to be;
(c) the amount of money upon payment of which
the defendant may be released;
(d) that the person applying for arrest has given
security for the expenses of and the transport of
the defendant and his escort to the court which
issued the warrant; and

pplying for arrest has given
security for the expenses of and the transport of
the defendant and his escort to the court which
issued the warrant; and

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(e) the date when the warrant of arrest was issued. (3) On receipt of a telegram sent in accordance with
the provisions of this rule, the court to which it is addressed
shall issue a provisional warrant in accordance with the
particulars contained in the telegram and shall cause the same
to be executed. Security 3.-(1) Where the defendant fails to show such cause
under rule 1 the court shall order him either to deposit in court
money or other property sufficient to answer the claim against
him, or to furnish security for his appearance at any time
when called upon while the suit is pending and until
satisfaction of any decree that may be passed against him in
the suit, or make such order as it thinks fit in regard to the sum
which may have been paid by the defendant under the proviso
to rule 1. (2) Every surety for the appearance of a defendant
shall bind himself, in default of such appearance, to pay any
sum of money which the defendant may be ordered to pay in
the suit.

rance of a defendant
shall bind himself, in default of such appearance, to pay any
sum of money which the defendant may be ordered to pay in
the suit.

Procedure on
application by
surety to be
discharged
4.-(1) A surety for the appearance of a defendant may
at any time apply to the court in which he became such surety
to be discharged from his obligation. (2) On such application being made, the court shall
summon the defendant to appear or, if it thinks fit, may issue a
warrant for his arrest in the first instance. (3) On the appearance of the defendant in pursuance
of the summons or warrant, or on his voluntary surrender, the
court shall direct the surety to be discharged from his
obligation and shall call upon the defendant to find fresh
security. Procedure
where
defendant
fails to
furnish
security or
5. Where the defendant fails to comply with any order
under rule 3 or rule 4, the court may commit him as a civil
prisoner until the decision of the suit or, where a decree is
passed against the defendant, until the decree has been
satisfied:

commit him as a civil
prisoner until the decision of the suit or, where a decree is
passed against the defendant, until the decree has been
satisfied:

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find fresh
security Provided that, no person shall be detained in prison
under this rule in any case for a longer period than six months,
nor for a longer period than six weeks when the amount or
value of the subject matter of the suit does not exceed one
hundred and fifty shillings-
Provided also that, no person shall be detained in
prison under this rule after he has complied with such order. Attachment before Judgment
Where
defendant
may be called
upon to
furnish
security for
production of
property
6.

after he has complied with such order. Attachment before Judgment
Where
defendant
may be called
upon to
furnish
security for
production of
property
6.

(1) Where, at any stage of a suit, the court is
satisfied, by affidavit or otherwise, that the defendant, with
intent to obstruct or delay the execution of any decree that
may be passed against him-
(a) is about to dispose of the whole or any part of
his property; or
(b) is about to remove the whole or any part of his
property from the local limits of the jurisdiction
of the court, the court may direct the defendant,
within a time to be fixed by it, either to furnish
security, in such sum as may be specified in the
order, to produce and place at the disposal of
the court, when required, the said property or
the value of the same, or such portion thereof as
may be sufficient to satisfy the decree, or to
appear and show cause why he should not
furnish security. (2) The plaintiff shall, unless the court otherwise
directs, specify the property required to be attached and the
estimated value thereof. (3) The court may also in the order direct the
conditional attachment of the whole or any portion of the
property so specified.

timated value thereof. (3) The court may also in the order direct the
conditional attachment of the whole or any portion of the
property so specified.

Attachment
where cause
not shown or
security not
furnished
7.-(1) Where the defendant fails to show cause why he
should not furnish security, or fails to furnish the security
required, within the time fixed by the court, the court may
order that the property specified or such portion thereof as

fails to furnish the security
required, within the time fixed by the court, the court may
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appears sufficient to satisfy any decree which may be passed
in the suit, be attached. (2) Where the defendant shows such cause or furnishes
the required security and the property specified or any portion
of it has been attached, the court shall order the attachment to
be withdrawn, or make such other order as it thinks fit. Mode of
making
attachment
8. Save as otherwise expressly provided, the
attachment shall be made in the manner provided for the
attachment of the property in execution of a decree. Investigation
of claim to
property
attached
before
judgment
9. Where any claim is preferred to property attached
before judgment, such claim shall be investigated in the
manner hereinbefore provided for the investigation of claims
to property attached in execution of a decree for the payment
of money. Removal of
attachment
when security
furnished or
suit dismissed
10. Where an order is made for attachment before
judgment, the court shall order the attachment to be
withdrawn when the defendant furnishes the security required,
together with security for the costs of the attachment, or when
the suit is dismissed.

e
withdrawn when the defendant furnishes the security required,
together with security for the costs of the attachment, or when
the suit is dismissed.

Attachment
before
judgment not
to affect
rights of
strangers nor
bar decree-
holder from
applying for
sale
11. Attachment before judgment shall not affect the
rights, existing prior to the attachment, of persons not parties
to the suit, nor bar any person holding a decree against the
defendant from applying for the sale of the property under
attachment in execution of such decree. Property
attached
before
judgment not
to be re-
attached in
execution of
decree
12. Where property is under attachment by virtue of
the provisions of this Order and a decree is subsequently
passed in favour of the plaintiff, it shall not be necessary upon
an application for execution of such decree to apply for re-
attachment of the property.

ed in favour of the plaintiff, it shall not be necessary upon
an application for execution of such decree to apply for re-
attachment of the property.

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Agricultural
produce not
attachable
before
judgment
13. Nothing in this Order shall be deemed to authorise
the plaintiff to apply for the attachment of any agricultural
produce in the possession of an agriculturist, or to empower
the court to order the attachment or production of such
produce. ORDER XXXVII
TEMPORARY INJUNCTIONS, DECLARATORY ORDERS AND
INTERLOCUTORY ORDERS
Temporary Injunctions
Cases in
which
temporary
injunction
may be
granted or
declaratory
order made
G.N. No. 376 of 1968
1.

RS AND
INTERLOCUTORY ORDERS
Temporary Injunctions
Cases in
which
temporary
injunction
may be
granted or
declaratory
order made
G.N. No. 376 of 1968
1.

Where in any suit it is proved by affidavit or
otherwise–
(a) that any property in dispute in a suit is in danger
of being wasted, damaged, or alienated by any
party to the suit of or suffering loss of value by
reason of its continued use by any party to the
suit, or wrongly sold in execution of a decree;
or
(b) that the defendant threatens, or intends to
remove or dispose of his property with a view
to defraud his creditors,
the court may by order grant a temporary injunction to
restrain such act or make such other order for the purpose of
staying and preventing the wasting, damaging, alienation,
sale, loss in value, removal or disposition of the property as
the court thinks fit, until the disposal of the suit or until further
orders:
Provided that, an order granting a temporary
injunction shall not be made against the Government, but the
court may in lieu thereof make an order declaratory of the
rights of the parties.

mporary
injunction shall not be made against the Government, but the
court may in lieu thereof make an order declaratory of the
rights of the parties.

Injunction to
restrain
repetition or
continuance
of breach
2.-(1) In any suit for restraining the defendant from
committing a breach of contract or other injury of any kind,
whether compensation is claimed in the suit or not, the
plaintiff may, at any time after the commencement of the suit

act or other injury of any kind,
whether compensation is claimed in the suit or not, the
plaintiff may, at any time after the commencement of the suit

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G.Ns. Nos. 376 of 1968;
508 of 1991
and either before or after judgment, apply to the court for a
temporary injunction to restrain the defendant form
committing the breach of contract or injury complained of, or
any breach of contract or injury of a like kind arising out of
the same contract or relating to the same property or right:
Provided that, no application shall be made for a
temporary injunction where the defendant is the Attorney-
General but, in such case, the plaintiff may apply to the court
for an order declaratory of the rights of the parties. (2) In case of disobedience or of breach of any such
terms, the court granting an injunction may order the property
of the person guilty of such disobedience or breach to be
attached and may also order such person to be detained as a
civil prisoner for a term not exceeding six months, unless in
the meantime the court directs his release.

y also order such person to be detained as a
civil prisoner for a term not exceeding six months, unless in
the meantime the court directs his release.

(3) No attachment under this rule shall remain in force
for more than one year, at the end of which time, if the
disobedience or breach continues, the property attached may
be sold, and out of the proceeds the court may award such
compensation as it thinks fit, and shall pay the balance, if any,
to the party entitled thereto. Procedure
where no
application is
made on suit
adjourned
generally
G.N. No. 508 of 1991
3. In addition to such terms as the keeping of an
account and giving security, the court may by order grant
injunction under rule 1 or rule 2 and such order shall be in
force for a period specified by the court, but not exceeding six
months:
Provided that, the court granting the injunction may,
from time to time extend such period for a further period
which in the aggregate shall not exceed one year, upon being
satisfied, on the application of the holder of such court
injunction that the applicant has diligently been taking steps to
settle the matter complained of and such extension sought is
in the interest of justice, necessary or desirable.

t has diligently been taking steps to
settle the matter complained of and such extension sought is
in the interest of justice, necessary or desirable.

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Before
granting
injunction
court to direct
notice to
opposite party
G.N. No. 508 of 1991
4. The court shall in all cases, before granting an
injunction, direct notice of application for the same to be
given to the opposite party, except where it appears that the
giving of such notice would cause undue delay and that the
object of granting the injunction, would thereby be defeated. Order for
injunction or
declaratory
order may be
discharged,
varied or set
aside
G.N. No. 376 of 1968
5. Any order for an injunction may be discharged, or
varied, or set aside by the court on application made thereto
by any party dissatisfied with such order. Injunction to
corporation
binding on its
officers
G.N. No. 508 of 1991
6. An injunction directed to a corporation is binding
not only on the corporation itself, but also on all members and
officers of the corporation whose personal action it seeks to
restrain. Interlocutory Orders
Power to
order interim
sale
G.N. No. 508 of 1991
7.

s and
officers of the corporation whose personal action it seeks to
restrain. Interlocutory Orders
Power to
order interim
sale
G.N. No. 508 of 1991
7.

The court may, on the application of any party to a
suit, order the sale, by any person named in such order, and in
such manner and on such terms as it thinks fit, of any movable
property, being the subject matter of such suit or attached
before judgment in such suit, which is subject to speedy and
natural decay or which for any other just and sufficient cause
it may be desirable to have sold at once. Detention,
preservation,
inspection,
etc., of
subject matter
of suit
G.N. No. 508 of 1991
8.-(1) The court may, on the application of any party
to a suit, and on such terms as it thinks fit-
(a) make an order for the detention, preservation or
inspection of any property which is the subject
matter of such suit, or as to which any question
may arise therein;

for the detention, preservation or
inspection of any property which is the subject
matter of such suit, or as to which any question
may arise therein;

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(b) for all or any of the purposes aforesaid authorise
any person to enter upon or into any land or
building in the possession of any other party to
such suit; and
(c) for all or any of the purposes aforesaid authorise
any samples to be taken, or any observation to
be made or experiment to be tried, which may
seem necessary or expedient for the purpose of
obtaining full information or evidence. (2) The provisions as to execution of process shall
apply, mutatis mutandis, to persons authorised to enter under
this rule. Application
for orders to
be after notice
G.N. No. 508 of 1991
9.- (1) An application by the plaintiff for an order
under rule 6 or rule 7 may be made after notice to the
defendant at any time after institution of the suit. (2) An application by the defendant for a like order
may be made after notice to the plaintiff at any time after
appearance. Deposits of
money, etc.,
in court
G.N. No. 508 of 1991
10.

nt for a like order
may be made after notice to the plaintiff at any time after
appearance. Deposits of
money, etc.,
in court
G.N. No. 508 of 1991
10.

Where the subject matter of a suit is money or
some other thing capable of delivery, and any party thereto
admits that he holds such money or other thing as a trustee for
another party, or that it belongs or is due to another party, the
court may order the same to be deposited in court or delivered
to such last-named party, with or without security subject to
the further direction of the court. ORDER XXXVIII
APPOINTMENT OF RECEIVERS
Appointment
of receivers 1.-(1) Where it appears to the court to be just and
convenient, the court may, by order, do any of the following-
(a) appoint a receiver of any property, whether
before or after decree;
(b) remove any person from the possession or
custody of the property;

llowing-
(a) appoint a receiver of any property, whether
before or after decree;
(b) remove any person from the possession or
custody of the property;

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(c) commit the property to the possession, custody
or management of the receiver;
(d) confer upon the receiver all such powers, as to
bringing and defending suits and for the
realisation, management, protection,
preservation and improvement of the property,
the collection of the rent and profits thereof, the
application and disposal of such rents and
profits, and the execution of documents as the
owner himself has, or such of those powers as
the court thinks fit. (2) Nothing in this rule shall authorise the court to
remove from the possession or custody of property any person
whom any party to the suit has not a present right so to
remove. Remuneration
of receiver 2. The court may by general or special order fix the
amount to be paid as remuneration for the services of the
receiver. Duties of
receiver 3.

eceiver 2. The court may by general or special order fix the
amount to be paid as remuneration for the services of the
receiver. Duties of
receiver 3.

Every receiver so appointed shall-
(a) furnish such security (if any ) as the court thinks
fit, duly to account for what he shall receive in
respect of the property;
(b) submit his accounts at such periods and in such
form as the court directs;
(c) pay the amount due from him as the court
directs; and
(d) be responsible for any loss occasioned to the
property by his willful default or gross
negligence. Enforcement
of receiver's
duties
4.-Where a receiver–
(a) fails to submit his accounts at such periods and
in such form as the court directs;
(b) fails to pay the amount due from him as the
court directs; or

fails to submit his accounts at such periods and
in such form as the court directs;
(b) fails to pay the amount due from him as the
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(c) occasions loss to the property by his willful
default or gross negligence,
the court may direct his property to be attached and may
sell such property, and may apply the proceeds to make good
any amount found to be due from him or any loss occasioned
by him, and shall pay the balance (if any) to the receiver. ORDER XXXIX
APPEALS FROM ORIGINAL DECREES
Form of
appeal,
contents of
memorandum
and
attachments
1.-(1) Every appeal shall be preferred in the form of a
memorandum signed by the appellant or his advocate and
presented to the High Court (hereinafter in this Order referred
to as "the Court") or to such officer as it appoints in this
behalf and the memorandum shall be accompanied by a copy
of the decree appealed from and (unless the Court dispenses
therewith) of the judgment on which it is founded. (2) The memorandum shall set forth, concisely and
under distinct heads, the grounds of objection to the decree
appealed from without any argument or narrative; and such
grounds shall be numbered consecutively. Grounds
which may be
taken on
appeal
2.

the decree
appealed from without any argument or narrative; and such
grounds shall be numbered consecutively. Grounds
which may be
taken on
appeal
2.

The appellant shall not, except by leave of the
Court, urge or be heard in support of any ground of objection
not set forth in the memorandum of appeal; but the Court, in
deciding the appeal, shall not be confined to the grounds of
objection set forth in the memorandum of appeal or taken by
leave of the court under this rule:
Provided that, the Court shall not rest its decision on
any other ground unless the party who may be affected
thereby has had a sufficient opportunity of contesting the case
on that ground. Rejection or
amendment of
memorandum
3 .(1) Where the memorandum of appeal is not drawn
up in the manner hereinbefore prescribed, it may be rejected,
or be returned to the appellant for the purpose of being
amended within a time to be fixed by the Court or be amended
then and there.

may be rejected,
or be returned to the appellant for the purpose of being
amended within a time to be fixed by the Court or be amended
then and there.

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(2) Where the Court rejects any memorandum it shall
record the reasons for such rejection. (3) Where a memorandum of appeal is amended, the
judge, or such officer as he appoints in this behalf, shall sign
or initial the amendment. One of
several
plaintiffs or
defendants
may obtain
reversal of
whole decree
where it
proceeds on
ground
common to all
4. Where there are more plaintiffs or more defendants
than one in a suit, and the decree appealed from proceeds on
any ground common to all the plaintiffs or to all the
defendants, any one of the plaintiffs or of the defendants may
appeal from the whole decree, and thereupon the Court may
reverse or vary the decree in favour of all the plaintiffs or
defendants, as the case may be.

ppeal from the whole decree, and thereupon the Court may
reverse or vary the decree in favour of all the plaintiffs or
defendants, as the case may be.

Stay of Proceedings and of Execution
Stay by
appellate
court or by
court which
passed decree
5.-(1) An appeal shall not operate as a stay of
proceedings under a decree or order appealed from except so
far as the Court may order, nor shall execution of a decree be
stayed by reason only of an appeal having been preferred from
the decree but the Court may, for sufficient cause, order the
stay of execution of such decree. (2) Where an application is made for stay of execution
of an appealable decree before the expiration of the time
allowed for appealing therefrom, the court which passed the
decree may, on sufficient cause shown, order the execution to
be stayed. (3) No order for stay of execution shall be made under
sub-rule (1) or sub-rule (2) unless the High Court or the court
making it is satisfied that-
(a) that substantial loss may result to the party
applying for stay of execution unless the order
is made;
(b) that the application has been made without
unreasonable delay; and
(c) that security has been given by the applicant for

unless the order
is made;
(b) that the application has been made without
unreasonable delay; and
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the due performance of such decree or order as
may ultimately be binding upon him. (4) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-rule
(3), the court may make an ex parte order for stay of
execution pending the hearing of the application. Security in
case of order
for execution
of decree
appealed from
6.- (1) Where an order is made for the execution of a
decree from which an appeal is pending, the court which
passed the decree shall, on sufficient cause being shown by
the appellant, require security to be taken for the restitution of
any property which may be or has been taken in execution of
the decree or for the payment of the value of such property
and for the due performance of the decree or order of the court
or the Court may, for like cause, direct the court which passed
the decree to take such security.

due performance of the decree or order of the court
or the Court may, for like cause, direct the court which passed
the decree to take such security.

(2) Where an order has been made for the sale of
immovable property in execution of a decree, and an appeal is
pending from such decree, the sale shall, on the application of
the judgment debtor to the court which made the order, be
stayed on such terms as to giving security or otherwise as the
court thinks fit until the appeal is disposed of. No security to
be required
from
Government
or public
officer in
certain cases
7. No such security as is mentioned in rules 5 and 6
shall be required from the Government or, where the
Government has undertaken the defence of the suit, from any
public officer sued in respect of an act alleged to be done by
him in his official capacity. Exercise of
powers in
appeal from
order made in
execution of
decree
8. The powers conferred by rules 5 and 6 shall be
exercisable where an appeal may be or has been preferred not
from the decree but from an order made in execution of such
decree. Procedure on Admission of Appeal
Registration
of
memorandum
9. Where a memorandum of appeal is admitted, the
Court or the proper officer of the Court shall endorse thereon

n of Appeal
Registration
of
memorandum
9. Where a memorandum of appeal is admitted, the
Court or the proper officer of the Court shall endorse thereon

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of appeal and
register of
appeals
the date of presentation and shall register the appeal in a book,
to be known as the Register of Appeal, and kept for the
purpose. Appellate
court may
require
appellant to
furnish
security for
costs
10.-(1) The Court may in its direction, either before
the respondent is called upon to appear and answer or
afterwards on the application of the respondent, demand from
the appellant security for the costs of the appeal, or of the
original suit, or of both:
Provided that, the Court shall demand such security in
all cases in which the appellant is residing out of Tanzania,
and is not possessed of any sufficient immovable property
within Tanzania other than the property (if any) to which the
appeal relates. (2) Where such security is not furnished within such
time as the Court orders, the Court shall reject the appeal.

if any) to which the
appeal relates. (2) Where such security is not furnished within such
time as the Court orders, the Court shall reject the appeal.

Power to
dismiss
appeal
without
sending
notice to
lower court
11.-(1) The Court, after sending for the record if it
thinks fit so to do, and after fixing a day for hearing the
appellant or his advocate and hearing him accordingly if he
appears on that day, may dismiss the appeal without sending
notice to the court from whose decree the appeal is preferred
and without serving notice on the respondent or his advocate. (2) If on the day fixed or any other day to which the
hearing may be adjourned the appellant does not appear when
the appeal is called on for hearing the Court may make an
order that the appeal be dismissed. (3) The dismissal of an appeal under this rule shall be
notified to the court from whose decree the appeal is
preferred. Day for
hearing
appeal
12.-(1) Unless the Court dismisses the appeal under
rule 11, it shall fix a day for hearing the appeal. (2) Such day shall be fixed with reference to the
current business of the Court, the place of residence of the
respondent, and the time necessary for the service of the
notice of appeal, so as to allow the respondent sufficient time
to appear and answer the appeal on such day.

the time necessary for the service of the
notice of appeal, so as to allow the respondent sufficient time
to appear and answer the appeal on such day.

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High Court to
give notice to
court whose
decree
appealed
from; and
other
requirements
13.- (1) Where the appeal is not dismissed under rule
11, the Court shall send notice of the appeal to the court from
whose decree the appeal is preferred. (2) The court receiving such notice shall send with all
practicable dispatch all material papers in the suit, or such
papers as may be specially called for by the Court. (3) Either party may apply in writing to the court from
whose decree the appeal is preferred, specifying any of the
papers in such court of which he requires copies to be made
and copies of such papers shall be made at the expense of, and
given to, the applicant.

he
papers in such court of which he requires copies to be made
and copies of such papers shall be made at the expense of, and
given to, the applicant.

Publication
and service of
notice of day
for hearing of
appeal
14.-(1) Notice of the day fixed under rule 12 shall be
fixed in the Court, and a like notice shall be sent by the Court
to the court from whose decree the appeal is preferred, and
shall be served on the respondent or on his advocate acting for
him in the Court in the manner provided for the service on a
defendant of a summons; and all the provisions applicable to
summons and to proceedings with reference to the service
thereof shall apply to the service of such notice. (2) Instead of sending the notice to the court from
whose decree the appeal is preferred, the Court may itself
cause the notice to be served on the respondent or his
advocate; and the provisions of sub-rule (1) shall apply to
such service. Contents of
notice 15.- The notice to the respondent shall declare that if
he does not appear in the Court on the day so affixed, the
appeal will be heard ex parte. Procedure on Hearing
Right to begin 16.-(1) On the day fixed, or on any other day to which
the hearing may be adjourned, the appellant shall be heard in
support of the appeal.

t to begin 16.-(1) On the day fixed, or on any other day to which
the hearing may be adjourned, the appellant shall be heard in
support of the appeal.

(2) The Court shall then, if it does not dismiss the
appeal at once, hear the respondent against the appeal, and in
such case the appellant shall be entitled to reply.

ll then, if it does not dismiss the
appeal at once, hear the respondent against the appeal, and in
such case the appellant shall be entitled to reply.

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Dismissal of
appeal for
appellant's
default and
hearing of
appeal
ex parte
17.-(1) Where on the day fixed or on any other day to
which the hearing may be adjourned, the appellant does not
appear when the appeal is called on for hearing, the Court
may make an order that the appeal be dismissed. (2) Where the appellant appears and the respondent
does not appear, the appeal shall be heard ex parte. Dismissal of
appeal where
notice not
served in
consequence
of appellant's
failure to
deposit costs
18. Where on the day fixed, or on any other day to
which the hearing may be adjourned, it is found that the notice
to the respondent has not been served in consequence of the
failure of the appellant to deposit, within the period fixed, the
sum required to defray the cost of serving the notice, the
Court may make an order that the appeal be dismissed:
Provided that, no such order shall be made although
the notice has not been served upon the respondent, if on any
such day the respondent appears when the appeal is called on
for hearing. Re-admission
of appeal
dismissed for
default
19.

n the respondent, if on any
such day the respondent appears when the appeal is called on
for hearing. Re-admission
of appeal
dismissed for
default
19.

Where an appeal is dismissed under sub-rule (2),
of rule 11 or rule 17 or rule 18, the appellant may apply to the
Court for the re-admission of the appeal; and, where it is
proved that he was prevented by any sufficient cause from
appearing when the appeal was called on for hearing or from
depositing the sum so required, the Court shall re-admit the
appeal on such terms as to costs or otherwise as it thinks fit. Power to
adjourn
hearing and
direct persons
appearing
interested to
be made
respondents
20. Where it appears to the Court at the hearing that
any person who was a party to the suit in the court from
whose decree the appeal is preferred, but who has not been
made a party to the appeal, is interested in the result of the
appeal, the Court may adjourn the hearing to a future day to
be fixed by the Court and direct that such person be made a
respondent.

the result of the
appeal, the Court may adjourn the hearing to a future day to
be fixed by the Court and direct that such person be made a
respondent.

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Re-hearing on
application of
respondent
against whom
ex parte
decree made
21. Where an appeal is heard ex parte and judgment is
pronounced against the respondent, he may apply to the Court
to re-hear the appeal; and, if he satisfies the Court that the
notice was not duly served or that he was prevented by
sufficient cause from appearing when the appeal was called on
for hearing, the Court shall re-hear the appeal on such terms
as to costs or otherwise as it thinks fit to impose upon him. Upon hearing,
respondent
may object to
decree as if he
had preferred
separate
appeal
22.-(1) Any respondent, though he may not have
appealed from any part of the decree, may not only support
the decree on any of the grounds decided against him in the
court below, but take any cross-objection to the decree which
he could have taken by way of appeal, provided he has filed
such objection in the Court within one month from the date of
service on him or his advocate of notice of the day fixed for
hearing the appeal, or within such further time as the Court
may see fit to allow.

te of
service on him or his advocate of notice of the day fixed for
hearing the appeal, or within such further time as the Court
may see fit to allow.

(2) The cross-objection shall be in the form of a
memorandum and the provisions of rule 1, so far as they relate
to the form and contents of the memorandum of appeal, shall
apply thereto. (3) Unless the respondent files with the objection a
written acknowledgement from the party who may be affected
by such objection or his advocate, of having received a copy
thereof, the Court shall cause a copy to be served, as soon as
may be after the filing of the objection, on such party or his
advocate at the expense of the respondent. (4) Where, in any case in which any respondent has
under this rule filed a memorandum of objection, the original
appeal is withdrawn or is dismissed for default, the objection
so filed may nevertheless be heard and determined after such
notice to the other parties as the Court thinks fit. Remand of
case by High
Court
23. Where the court from whose decree an appeal is
preferred has disposed of the suit upon a preliminary point
and the decree is reversed in appeal, the Court may if it thinks

whose decree an appeal is
preferred has disposed of the suit upon a preliminary point
and the decree is reversed in appeal, the Court may if it thinks

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fit, by order remand the case and may further direct what issue
or issues shall be tried in the case so remanded, and shall send
a copy of its judgment and order to the court form whose
decree the appeal is preferred, with directions to re-admit the
suit under its original number in the register of civil suits, and
proceed to determine the suit; and the evidence (if any)
recorded during the original trial shall, subject to all just
exceptions, be evidence during the trial after remand. Where
evidence on
record
sufficient,
High Court
may
determine
case finally
24. Where the evidence upon the record is sufficient
to enable the Court to pronounce judgment, the Court may,
after re-settling the issues, if necessary, finally determine the
suit, notwithstanding that the judgment of the court from
whose decree the appeal is preferred has proceeded wholly
upon some ground other than that on which the Court
proceeds. Where High
Court may
frame issues
and refer
them for trial
to court
whose decree
appealed from
25.

ground other than that on which the Court
proceeds. Where High
Court may
frame issues
and refer
them for trial
to court
whose decree
appealed from
25.

Where the court from whose decree the appeal is
preferred has omitted to frame or try any issue, or to
determine any question of fact, which appears to the Court
essential to the right decision of the suit upon the merits, the
Court may, if necessary, frame issues and refer the same for
trial to the court from whose decree the appeal is preferred,
and in such case shall direct such court to take the additional
evidence required; and such court shall proceed to try such
issues and shall return the evidence to the Court together with
its findings thereon and the reasons therefor. Findings and
evidence to be
put on record,
objections to
finding and
determination
of appeal
26.-(1) The evidence and findings shall form part of
the record in the suit; and either party may, within a time to be
fixed by the Court, present a memorandum of objections to
any finding. (2) After the expiration of the period so fixed for
presenting such memorandum the Court shall proceed to
determine the appeal.

ctions to
any finding. (2) After the expiration of the period so fixed for
presenting such memorandum the Court shall proceed to
determine the appeal.

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Production of
additional
evidence in
High Court
27.-(1) The parties to an appeal shall not be entitled to
produce additional evidence, whether oral or documentary, in
the Court, but if-
(a) the court from whose decree the appeal is
preferred has refused to admit evidence which
ought to have been admitted; or
(b) the Court requires any document to be produced
or any witness to be examined to enable it to
pronounce judgment, or for any other
substantial cause,
the Court may allow such evidence or document to be
produced, or the witness to be examined. (2) Wherever additional evidence is allowed to be
produced by the Court, the Court shall record the reason for
its admission. Mode of
taking
additional
evidence
28. Wherever additional evidence is allowed to be
produced, the Court may either take such evidence or direct
the court from whose decree the appeal is preferred, or any
other subordinate court, to take such evidence and to send it,
when taken, to the court. Points to be
defined and
recorded
29.

al is preferred, or any
other subordinate court, to take such evidence and to send it,
when taken, to the court. Points to be
defined and
recorded
29.

Where additional evidence is directed or allowed
to be taken, the Court shall specify the points to which the
evidence is to be confined, and record on its proceedings the
points so specified. Judgment in Appeal. Judgment,
when and
where
pronounced
30. The Court, after hearing the parties or their
advocates and referring to any part of the proceedings to
which reference may be considered necessary, shall
pronounce judgment in open Court, either at once or on some
future day of which notice shall be given to the parties or their
advocates.

essary, shall
pronounce judgment in open Court, either at once or on some
future day of which notice shall be given to the parties or their
advocates.

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Contents, date
and signature
of judgment
31. The judgment of the Court shall be in writing and
shall state–
(a) the points for determination;
(b) the decision thereon;
(c) the reasons for the decisions; and
(d) where the decree appealed from is reversed or
varied, the relief to which the appellant is
entitled,
and shall at the time that it is pronounced be signed and dated
by the judge or by the judges concurring therein. What
judgment may
direct
32. The judgment may be for confirming, varying or
reversing the decree from which the appeal is preferred or, if
the parties to the appeal agree as to the form which the decree
in appeal shall take or as to the order to be made in appeal, the
Court may pass a decree or make an order accordingly. Power of
High Court 33.

decree
in appeal shall take or as to the order to be made in appeal, the
Court may pass a decree or make an order accordingly. Power of
High Court 33.

The Court shall have power to pass any decree
and make any order which ought to have been passed or made
and to pass or make such further or other decree or order as
the case may require, and this power may be exercised by the
Court notwithstanding that the appeal is as to part only of the
decree and may be exercised in favour of all or any of the
respondents or parties, although such respondents or parties
may not have filed any appeal or objection. Dissent to be
recorded 34. Where the appeal is heard by more judges than
one, any judge dissenting from the judgment of the Court shall
state in writing the decision or order which he thinks should
be passed on the appeal, and may state his reasons for the
same. Decree in Appeal
Date and
contents of
decree
G.N.Nos
223 of 2010
136 of 2011
35.-(1) The decree of the Court shall bear the date of
the day on which the judgment was pronounced. (2) The decree shall, contain the number of the appeal,
the names and descriptions of the appellant and respondent

which the judgment was pronounced. (2) The decree shall, contain the number of the appeal,
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and a clear specification of the relief granted or other
adjudication made. (3) The decree shall also state the amount of costs
incurred in the appeal, and by whom, or out of what property,
and in what proportion such costs and the costs in the suit are
to be paid. (4) The decree shall be signed and dated by the judge
or judges who passed it:
Provided that, where there are more Judges than one
and there is a difference of opinion among them, it shall not
be necessary for any judge dissenting from the judgment of
the Court to sign the decree. (5) Where a judge has vacated office after
pronouncing judgement without signing the decree the
Registrar, Deputy Registrar or the District Registrar of the
High Court shall sign the decree. Copies of
judgment and
decree to be
furnished to
parties
36. Certified copies of the judgment and decree in
appeal shall be furnished to the parties on application to the
Court and at their expense. Certified copy
of decree to
be sent to
court whose
decree
appealed from
37.

furnished to the parties on application to the
Court and at their expense. Certified copy
of decree to
be sent to
court whose
decree
appealed from
37.

A copy of the judgment and of the decree,
certified by the Court or such officer as it appoints in this
behalf, shall be sent to the court which passed the decree
appealed from and shall be filed with the original proceedings
in the suit, and an entry of the judgment of the Court shall be
made in the register of civil suits
ORDER XL
APPEALS FROM ORDERS
Appeals from
orders 1. An appeal shall lie from the following orders under
the provisions of section 74, namely-
(a) an order under rule 10 of Order VII returning a
plaint to be presented to the proper court;

ing orders under
the provisions of section 74, namely-
(a) an order under rule 10 of Order VII returning a
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(b) an order under rule 14 of Order VIII
pronouncing judgment against a party;
(c) an order under rule 9 of Order IX rejecting an
application (in a case open to appeal) for an
order to set aside the dismissal of a suit;
(d) an order under rule 13 of Order IX rejection an
application (in a case open to appeal) for an
order to set aside a decree or judgment passed
ex parte;
(e) an order under rule 4 or Order X pronouncing
judgment against a party;
(f) order under rule 18 of Order XI;
(g) an order under rule 10 of Order XVI for the
attachment of property;
(h) an order under rule 20 of Order XVI
pronouncing judgment against a party;
(i) an order under rule 34 of Order XXI on an
objection to the draft of a document or of an
endorsement;
(j) an order under rule 72 or rule 92 of Order XXI
setting aside or refusing to set aside a sale;
(k) an order under rule 9 of Order XXII refusing to
set aside the abatement of dismissal of a suit;
(l) an order under rule 10 of Order XXII giving or
refusing to give leave;
(m) an order under rule 3 of Order XXIII recording
or refusing to record an agreement, compromise
or satisfaction;
(n) an order under rule 2 of Order XXV rejecting
an application for an order to set aside the
dismissal of a suit;
(o) an order under rule 3 or rule 8 of Order XXXII
refusing to extend the time for the payment of
mortgage-money;
(p) orders in interpleader-suits under rule 3, rule 4
or rule 6 of Order XXXIII;
(q) an order under rule 3, rule 4 or rule 7 of Order
XXXVI;

ge-money;
(p) orders in interpleader-suits under rule 3, rule 4
or rule 6 of Order XXXIII;
(q) an order under rule 3, rule 4 or rule 7 of Order
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(r) an order under rule 1, rule 2, rule 4 or rule 9 of
Order XXXVII;
(s) an order under rule 1 or rule 4 of Order
XXXVIII;
(t) an order of refusal under rule 19 of Order
XXXIX to re-admit, or under rule 21 of Order
XXXIX to re-hear, an appeal;
(u) an order under rule 23 of Order XXXIX
remanding a case, where an appeal would lie
from the decree of the High Court;
(v) an order under rule 4 of Order XLII granting an
application for review. Procedure 2. The rules of Order XXXIX shall apply, so far as
may be, to appeals from orders. ORDER XLI
REFERENCE
Reference of
question to
High Court
1.

rocedure 2. The rules of Order XXXIX shall apply, so far as
may be, to appeals from orders. ORDER XLI
REFERENCE
Reference of
question to
High Court
1.

Where, before or on the hearing of a suit in which
the decree is not subject to appeal or where, in the execution
of any such decree, any question of law or usage having the
force of law arises, on which the court trying the suit or
appeal, or executing the decree, entertains reasonable doubt,
the court may, either of its own motion or on the application
of any of the parties, draw up a statement of the facts of the
case and the point on which doubt is entertained and refer
such statement with its own opinion on the point for the
decision of the High Court. Court may
pass decree
contingent
upon decision
of High Court
2. The court may either stay the proceedings or
proceed in the case notwithstanding such reference, and may
pass a decree or make an order contingent upon the decision
of the High Court on the point referred; but no decree or order
shall be executed in any case in which such reference is made
until the receipt of a copy of the judgment of the High Court
upon the reference.

order
shall be executed in any case in which such reference is made
until the receipt of a copy of the judgment of the High Court
upon the reference.

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Judgment of
High Court to
be
transmitted,
and case
disposed of
accordingly
3. The High Court, after hearing the parties if they
appear and desire to be heard, shall decide the point so
referred and shall transmit a copy of its judgment under the
signature of the Registrar to the court by which the reference
was made and such court shall, on the receipt thereof, proceed
to dispose of the case in conformity with the decision of the
High Court. Costs of
reference to
High Court
4. The costs (if any) consequent on a reference for the
decision of the High Court shall be costs in the case. Power to
alter, etc.,
decree of
court making
reference
5. Where a case is referred to the High Court under
rule 1, the High Court may return the case for amendment and
may alter, cancel or set aside any decree or order which the
court making the reference has passed or made in the case out
of which the reference arose and make such order as it thinks
fit. Power to refer
to High Court
questions as
to jurisdiction
6.

r made in the case out
of which the reference arose and make such order as it thinks
fit. Power to refer
to High Court
questions as
to jurisdiction
6.

(1) Where at any time before judgment a court in
which a suit has been instituted doubts whether the suit is
cognizable by that court or is not so cognizable, it may submit
the record to the High Court with a statement of its reasons for
the doubts as to the nature of the suit. (2) On receiving the record and statement, the High
Court may order the court either to proceed with the suit or to
return the plaint for presentation to such other court as it may
in its order declare to be competent to take cognizance of the
suit. ORDER XLII
REVIEW
Application
for review of
judgment
1.-(1) Any person considering himself aggrieved-
(a) by a decree or order from which an appeal is
allowed, but from which no appeal has been
preferred; or

1) Any person considering himself aggrieved-
(a) by a decree or order from which an appeal is
allowed, but from which no appeal has been
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(b) by a decree or order from which no appeal is
allowed,
and who, from the discovery of new and important matter
or evidence which, after the exercise of due diligence, was not
within his knowledge or could not be produced by him at the
time when the decree was passed or order made, or on account
of some mistake or error apparent on the face of the record, or
for any other sufficient reason, desires to obtain a review of
the decree passed or order made against him, may apply for a
review of judgment to the court which passed the decree or
made the order. (2) A party who is not appealing from a decree or
order may apply for a review of judgment notwithstanding the
pendency of an appeal by some other party except where the
ground of such appeal is common to the applicant and the
appellant, or when, being respondent, he can present to the
appellate court the case on which he applies for the review. To whom
application
for review
may be made
2.

en, being respondent, he can present to the
appellate court the case on which he applies for the review. To whom
application
for review
may be made
2.

An application for review of a decree or order of a
court, other than the High Court, upon some ground other than
the discovery of such new and important matter or evidence as
is referred to in rule 1 or the existence of a clerical or
arithmetical mistake or error apparent on the face of the
decree, shall be made only to the magistrate who passed the
decree or made the order sought to be reviewed; but any such
application may, if the magistrate who passed the decree or
made the order has ordered notice to issue under paragraph (b)
of the proviso to sub-rule (2) of rule 4. Form of
applications
for review
3. The provisions as to the form of preferring
appeal shall apply, mutatis mutandis, to applications for
review. Application,
where
rejected or
granted
4.- (1) Where it appears to the court that there is not
sufficient ground for a review, it shall reject the application. (2) Where the court is of opinion that the application
for review should be granted it shall grant the same:

review, it shall reject the application. (2) Where the court is of opinion that the application
for review should be granted it shall grant the same:

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Provided that-
(a) no such application shall be granted without
previous notice to the opposite party, to enable
him to appear and be heard in support of the
decree or order, a review of which is applied
for; and
(b) no such application shall be granted on the
ground of discovery of new matter or evidence
which the applicant alleges was not within his
knowledge, or could not be adduced by him
when the decree or order was passed or made,
without strict proof of such allegation. Application
for review in
court
consisting of
two or more
judges
5.- (1) Where the judge or judges, or any one of the
judges, who passed the decree or made the order, a review of
which is applied for, continues or continue attached to the
court at the time when the application for a review is
presented, and is not or are not precluded by absence or other
cause for a period of six months next after the application
from considering the decree or order to which the application
refers, such judge or judges or any of them shall hear the
application, and no other judge or judges of the court shall
hear the same.

the application
refers, such judge or judges or any of them shall hear the
application, and no other judge or judges of the court shall
hear the same.

(2) For the purposes of this rule and rule 6, "judge"
includes a magistrate. Decision
where
application
heard by more
than one
judge
6.-(1) Where the application for a review is heard by
more than one judge and the Court is equally divided, the
application shall be rejected. (2) Where there is a majority, the decision shall be
according to the opinion of the majority. Order of
rejection not
appealable
and
objections to
order granting
application
7.- (1) An order of the Court rejecting the application
shall not be appealable; but an order granting an application
may be objected to on the ground that the application was-
(a) in contravention of the provisions of rule 2;
(b) in contravention of the provisions of rule 4;

bjected to on the ground that the application was-
(a) in contravention of the provisions of rule 2;
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(c) after the expiration of the period of limitation
prescribed therefor and without sufficient cause,
and such objection may be taken at once by an appeal from
the order granting the application or in any appeal from the
final decree or order passed or made in the suit. (2) Where the application has been rejected in
consequence of the failure of the applicant to appear, he may
apply for an order to have the rejected application restored to
the file and where it is proved to the satisfaction of the court
that he was prevented by any sufficient cause from appearing
when such application was called on for hearing, the court
shall order it to be restored to the file upon such terms as to
costs or otherwise as it thinks fit and shall appoint a day for
hearing the same. (3) No order shall be made under sub-rule (2) unless
notice of the application has been served on the opposite
party.

oint a day for
hearing the same. (3) No order shall be made under sub-rule (2) unless
notice of the application has been served on the opposite
party.

Registration
of application
granted, and
order for re-
hearing
8 When an application for review is granted, a note
thereof shall be made in the register and the court may at once
re-hear the case or make such order in regard to the re-hearing
as it thinks fit. Bar of certain
applications 9. No application to review an order made on an
application for a review or a decree or order passed or made
on a review shall be entertained. ORDER XLIII
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Powers of
Registrars
G.N.Nos. 223 of 2010
136 of 2011
1. Subject to any general or special direction of the
Chief Justice, the following powers may be exercised by the
Registrar or any Deputy or District Registrar of the High
Court in any proceeding before the High Court-
(a) to appoint and extend the time for filing the
written statement of defence, to give leave to
file a reply thereto and to appoint and extend
the time for filing such reply under Order VIII,
rule 1, 11, and 13;

ement of defence, to give leave to
file a reply thereto and to appoint and extend
the time for filing such reply under Order VIII,
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(b) to order that a suit be dismissed under Order IX,
rules 2, 3 and 5;
(c) to make an order or give judgment on
admissions under order XII, rule 4;
(d) to sign decrees under Order XX, rule 7;
(e) to admit, reject or allow the amendment of an
application for execution of a decree under
Order XXI, rule 15;
(f) to issue notice under Order XXI, rule 20;
(g) to order that a decree be executed under Order
XXI, rule 21;
(h) to issue process for execution of a decree under
Order XXI, rule 22;
(i) to stay execution, restore property, discharge
judgment-debtors and require and take security
under Order XXI, rule 24;
(j) if there is no judge at the place of registry, to
issue a notice to show cause and to issue a
warrant of arrest under Order XXI, rule 35;
(k) if there is no judge at the place of registry, to
order attendance, examination and production
under Order XXI, rule 40;
(l) to order that an agreement, compromise or
satisfaction be recorded under Order XXIII, rule
3; and
(m) to exercise the powers and duties of a judge or
of a magistrate and may pronounce judgements
and sign decrees and make orders and transact
the business of the High Court or the court of a
magistrate.

f a magistrate and may pronounce judgements
and sign decrees and make orders and transact
the business of the High Court or the court of a
magistrate.

Applications
to be by
chamber
summons
supported by
affidavit
2 Every application to the Court made under this
Code shall, unless otherwise provided, be made by a chamber
summons supported by affidavit:
Provided that, the Court may where it considers fit to
do so, entertain an application made orally or, where all the
parties to a suit consent to the order applied for being made,
by a memorandum in writing signed by all the parties or their
advocates, or in such other mode as may be appropriate

the order applied for being made,
by a memorandum in writing signed by all the parties or their
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having regard to all the circumstances under which the
application is made. Process to be
served at
expense of
party issuing
and costs of
service
3- (1) Every process issued under this code shall be
served at the expense of the party on whose behalf it is issued,
unless the court otherwise directs. (2) The court fee chargeable for such service shall be
paid within a time to be fixed before the process is issued. Orders and
notices, how
served
4. All orders, notices and other documents required by
this Code to be given to or served on any person shall be
served in the manner provided for the service of summons. Directions of
High Court
may be
notified by
telegram
5.-(1) The Registrar of the High Court may by
telegram, notify any officer of the court of any order made by
the High Court and direct him to take such steps as may be
necessary to give effect to the order. (2) A telegram sent under the provisions of sub-rule
(1) shall state-
(a) the number and title of the proceeding;
(b) the substance of the order; and
(c) the action required to be taken.

ions of sub-rule
(1) shall state-
(a) the number and title of the proceeding;
(b) the substance of the order; and
(c) the action required to be taken.

(3) On receipt of a telegram sent in accordance with
the provisions of this rule the officer to whom it is addressed
shall act in accordance with the directions given to him. SECOND SCHEDULE
THE CIVIL PROCEDURE (ARBITRATION) RULES
(Section 80)
Citation and
application
G.N. No. 376 of 1968
Cap 5
1A. (1) These Rules may be cited as the Civil
Procedure (Arbitration) Rules . (2) In addition to their application to any other
proceedings, these Rules shall also apply to proceedings to
which the Government Proceedings Act applies.

n addition to their application to any other
proceedings, these Rules shall also apply to proceedings to
which the Government Proceedings Act applies.

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ARBITRATION
ARBITRATION IN SUITS
Order of
reference to
arbitration
G.N. No. 422 of 1994
1.- (1) Where in any suit all the parties interested agree
that any matter in difference between them shall be referred to
arbitration they may, at any time before judgment is
pronounced, apply to the court for an order of reference. (2) Every such application shall be in writing and shall
state the matter sought to be referred. Appointment
of arbitrator 2. The arbitrator shall be appointed in such
manner as may be agreed upon between the parties. Order of
reference 3.- (1) The court shall, by order, refer to the arbitrator
the matter in difference which he is required to determine, and
shall fix such time as it thinks reasonable for the making of
the award, and shall specify such time in the order. (2) Where a matter is referred to arbitration the court
shall not, save in the manner and to the extent provided in
these Rules, deal with such matter in the same suit.

is referred to arbitration the court
shall not, save in the manner and to the extent provided in
these Rules, deal with such matter in the same suit.

Where
reference is to
two or more
arbitrators,
order to
provide for
difference of
opinion
4.-(1) Where the reference is to two or more
arbitrators, provisions shall be made in the order for a
difference of opinion among the arbitrators–
(a) by the appointment of an umpire;
(b) by declaring that if the majority of the
arbitrators agree, the decision of the majority
shall prevail;
(c) by empowering the arbitrators to appoint an
umpire; or
(d) otherwise as may be agreed between the parties
or, if they cannot agree, as the court may
determine
(2) Where an umpire is appointed, the court shall fix
such time as it thinks reasonable for the making of his award
in case he is required to act.

ine
(2) Where an umpire is appointed, the court shall fix
such time as it thinks reasonable for the making of his award
in case he is required to act.

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Power of
court to
appoint
arbitrator in
certain cases
5. (1 ) In any of the following cases, namely-
(a) where the parties cannot agree within a
reasonable time with respect to the appointment
of an arbitrator, or the person appointed refuses
to accept the office of arbitrator, or
(b) where an arbitrator or umpire-
(i) dies;
(ii) refuses or neglects to act or becomes
incapable of acting; or
(iii) leaves Tanzania in circumstances showing
that he will probably not return at an early
date; or
(c) where the arbitrators are empowered by the
order of reference to appoint an umpire and fail
to do so,
any party may serve the other party or the arbitrators, as the
case may be, with a written notice to appoint an arbitrator or
umpire.

d fail
to do so,
any party may serve the other party or the arbitrators, as the
case may be, with a written notice to appoint an arbitrator or
umpire.

(2) Where within seven clear days after such notice
has been served or such further time as the court may in each
case allow, no arbitrator or no umpire is appointed, as the case
may be, the court may, on application by the party who gave
the notice and after giving the other party an opportunity of
being heard, appoint an arbitrator or umpire or make an order
superseding the arbitration, and in such case shall proceed
with the suit. Powers of
arbitrator or
umpire
appointed
under rule 4
or 5
6. Every arbitrator or umpire appointed under rule 4
or rule 5 shall have the like powers as if his name had been
inserted in the order of reference. Summoning
witnesses and
default
7.-(1) The court shall issue the same processes to the
parties and witnesses whom the arbitrator or umpire desires to
examine, as the court may issue in suits tried before it. (2) Persons not attending in accordance with such
process, or making any other default, or refusing to give their
evidence, or guilty of any contempt to the arbitrator or umpire

n accordance with such
process, or making any other default, or refusing to give their
evidence, or guilty of any contempt to the arbitrator or umpire

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during the investigation of the matters referred, shall be
subject to the like disadvantages, penalties and punishments,
by order of the court on the representation of the arbitrator or
umpire, as they would incur for the like offences in suits tried
before the court. Extension of
time for
making award
8. Where the arbitrators or the umpire cannot
complete the award within the period specified in the order,
the court may, if it thinks fit, either allow further time, and
from time to time, either before or after the expiration of the
period fixed for the making of the award, enlarge such period
or may make an order superseding the arbitration, and in such
case shall proceed with the suit. Where umpire
may arbitrate
in lieu of
arbitrators
9. Where an umpire has been appointed, he may enter
on the reference in the place of the arbitrators-
(a) if they have allowed the appointed time to
expire without making an award; or
(b) if they have delivered to the court or to the
umpire a notice in writing stating that they
cannot agree. Award to be
signed and
filed
10.

ward; or
(b) if they have delivered to the court or to the
umpire a notice in writing stating that they
cannot agree. Award to be
signed and
filed
10.

Where an award in a suit has been made, the
persons who made it shall sign it and cause it to be filed in
court, together with any depositions and documents which
have been taken and proved before them; and notice of the
filing shall be given to the parties. Statement of
special case
by arbitrators
or umpire
11. Upon any reference by an order of the court, the
arbitrator or umpire may, with the leave of the court, state the
award as to the whole or any part thereof in the form of a
special case for the opinion of the court, and the court shall
deliver its opinion thereon, and shall order such opinion to be
added to and to form part of the award. Power to
modify or
correct award
12. The court may, by order, modify or correct an
award-

r such opinion to be
added to and to form part of the award. Power to
modify or
correct award
12. The court may, by order, modify or correct an
award-

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(a) where it appears that a part of the award is upon
a matter not referred to arbitration and such part
can be separated from the other part and does
not affect the decision on the matter referred;
(b) where the award is imperfect in form, or
contains any obvious error which can be
amended without affecting such decision; or
(c) where the award contains a clerical mistake or
an error arising from an accidental slip or
omission. Order as to
costs of
arbitration
13. The court may also make such order as it thinks fit
respecting the costs of the arbitration where any question
arises respecting such costs and the award contains no
sufficient provision concerning them.

especting the costs of the arbitration where any question
arises respecting such costs and the award contains no
sufficient provision concerning them.

Where award
or matter
referred to
arbitration
may be
remitted
14 The court may remit the award or any matter
referred to arbitration to the reconsideration of the same
arbitrator or umpire, upon such terms as it thinks fit-
(a) where the award has left undetermined any of
the matters referred to arbitration; where it
determines any matter not referred to
arbitration, unless such matter can be separated
without affecting the determination of the
matters referred;
(b) where the award is so indefinite as to be
incapable of execution; or
(c) where an objection to the legality of the award
is apparent upon the face of it. Grounds for
setting aside
award
15.-(1) An award remitted under rule 14 becomes
void on failure of the arbitrator or umpire to reconsider it; but
no award shall be set aside except on one of the following
grounds, namely-
(a) corruption or misconduct of the arbitrator or
umpire;

consider it; but
no award shall be set aside except on one of the following
grounds, namely-
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(b) either party having been guilty of fraudulent
concealment of any matter which he ought to
have disclosed or of willfully misleading or
deceiving the arbitrator or umpire;
(c) the award having been made after the issue of
an order by the court superseding the arbitration
and proceeding with the suit or after the
expiration of the period allowed by the court or
being otherwise invalid. (2) Where an award becomes void or is set aside under
sub-rule (1) the court shall make an order superseding the
arbitration and in such case shall proceed with the suit. Judgment to
be according
to award
16.-(1) Where the court sees no cause to remit the
award or any of the matters referred to arbitration for re-
consideration in the manner aforesaid, and no application has
been made to set aside the award or the court has refused such
application, the court shall, after the time for making such
application has expired, proceed to pronounce judgment
according to the award.

fused such
application, the court shall, after the time for making such
application has expired, proceed to pronounce judgment
according to the award.

(2) Upon the judgment so pronounced a decree shall
follow and no appeal shall lie from such decree except in so
far as the decree is in excess of, or not in accordance with, the
award. ORDER OF REFERENCE ON AGREEMENTS TO REFER
TO ARBITRATION
Application to
file in court
agreement to
refer to
arbitration
17.-(1) Where any persons agree in writing that any
difference between them shall be referred to arbitration, the
parties to the agreement or any of them may apply to any
court having jurisdiction in the matter to which the agreement
relates, that the agreement be filed in court. (2) The application shall be in writing and shall be
numbered and registered as a suit between one or more of the
parties interested or claiming to be interested as plaintiff or
plaintiffs, and the others or other of them as defendants or

etween one or more of the
parties interested or claiming to be interested as plaintiff or
plaintiffs, and the others or other of them as defendants or

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defendant if the application has been presented by all the
parties or, if otherwise, between the applicant as plaintiff and
the other parties as defendants. (3) On such application being made, the court shall
direct notice thereof to be given to all the parties to the
agreement, other than the applicants, requiring such parties to
show cause, within the time specified in the notice, why the
agreement should not be filed. (4) Where no sufficient cause is shown, the court shall
order the agreement to be filed, and shall make an order of
reference to the arbitrator appointed in accordance with the
provisions of the agreement or, if there is no such provision
and the parties cannot agree, the court may appoint an
arbitrator. Stay of suit
where there is
an agreement
to refer to
arbitration
18.

such provision
and the parties cannot agree, the court may appoint an
arbitrator. Stay of suit
where there is
an agreement
to refer to
arbitration
18.

Where any party to any agreement to refer to
arbitration, or any person claiming under him, institutes any
suit against any other party to the agreement, or any person
claiming under him, in respect of any matter agreed to be
referred, any party to such suit may, at the earliest possible
opportunity and in all cases where issues are settled at or
before such settlement, apply to the court to stay the suit; and
the court, if satisfied that there is no sufficient reason why the
matter should not be referred in accordance with the
agreement to refer to arbitration, and that the applicant was, at
the time when the suit was instituted and still remains, ready
and willing to do all things necessary to the proper conduct of
the arbitration, may make an order staying the suit. Provisions
applicable to
proceedings
under rule 17
19. The provisions of rules 17 and 18, so far as they
are consistent with any agreement filed under rule 17, shall be
applicable to all proceedings under the order of reference
made by the court under that rule and to the award and to the
decree following thereon.

be
applicable to all proceedings under the order of reference
made by the court under that rule and to the award and to the
decree following thereon.

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ARBITRATION WITHOUT THE INTERVENTION OF A COURT
Filling award
in matter
referred to
arbitration
without
intervention
of court
20.-(1) Where any matter has been referred to
arbitration without the intervention of a court, and an award
has been made thereon, any person interested in the award
may apply to any court having jurisdiction over the subject
matter of the award that the award be filed in court. (2) The application shall be in writing and shall be
numbered and registered as a suit between the applicant as
plaintiff and the other parties as defendants. (3) The court shall direct notice to be given to the
parties to the arbitration, other than the applicant, requiring
them to show cause within a time specified, why the award
should not be filed. Filing and
enforcement
of such award
21.-(1) Where the court is satisfied that the matter has
been referred to arbitration and that an award has been made
thereon and where no ground such as is mentioned or referred
to in rule 14 or rule 15 is proved, the court shall order the
award to be filed and shall proceed to pronounce judgment
according to the award.

ferred
to in rule 14 or rule 15 is proved, the court shall order the
award to be filed and shall proceed to pronounce judgment
according to the award.

(2) Upon the judgment so pronounced a decree shall
follow, and no appeal shall lie from such decree expect in so
far as the decree is in excess of or not in accordance with the
award. ___________________