The Respondents commenced a suit against the Appellants at the District Court of Tandahimba . They claimed for several reliefs, including payment of Tshs. 41,101,200/= being the outstanding amount, for cashewnuts supplied to the Appellants and Tshs. 33,291,972/= being interest at 3% for loss of business. The trial magistrate having heard the parties on merits delivered judgment in favour of the plaintiffs. The Appellants who were the defendants were dissatisfied, hence the instant appeal.