A guide to electronic filing under the Civil Procedure Code. Introducing new modes of service of summons and documents in civil litigation Mandatory requirements as regards to drafting and filing of pleadings in Court Analysis of sanctions for failure to adhere to the new rules and timelines 1.0 Introduction: For civil litigation gurus and practitioners […]
ARBITRATION LAW UPDATE. PRINCIPLES BEHIND DRAFTING EFFECTIVE ARBITRATION CLAUSES
Defining the do’s and don’ts of drafting arbitration clauses Discussing two main principles behind arbitration clauses and submission to arbitration Exploring types and categories of clauses Understanding the essential clauses in arbitration submission/agreements 1.0. Introduction Arbitration may be preferred as a dispute resolution method; it could be decided when negotiating contracts, treaties or separate arbitration […]
TAX LAW UPDATE: WHAT NOT-FOR-PROFITS STAKEHOLDERS NEED TO UNDERSTAND ABOUT TAXATION OF CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS
Difference between a ‘charitable’ or ‘religious’ organization status, for tax purposes, versus being registered as a charitable or religious organizations. Uncovering the requirements set under the law for a Not-For-Profit to be recognized as a ‘charitable’ or ‘religious’ organizations for tax purposes. Effect of being granted a Charitable Status Ruling to that effect, from the […]
UPDATE ON TANZANIA SUCCESSION LAW: PROBATE AND ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES LAW: PROTECTION OF BONAFIDE PURCHASER OF A PROBATED ASSET IN TANZANIA
Difference between Administrator of an estate and an Executor and their powers Bonafide Purchaser for value Protection of the bonafide purchaser of value under the probate law Whether nullification of probate or letters of administration affect prior acts of the executor or administrator 1. Introduction The Probate and Administration of Estates Act, Cap 352 defines […]