ntare vs william 2007 tzhc 9 20 april 2007

ntare vs william 2007 tzhc 9 20 april 2007

The appellant failed to demonstrate any misrepresentation, mistake of fact, or material change in circumstances to warrant a change in custody, and did not prove the existence or acquisition of additional matrimonial assets beyond the matrimonial house. The trial court's findings were upheld.

Citation
ntare vs william 2007 tzhc 9 20 april 2007
Parties
Appellant: Abdallah Ntare; Respondent: Paulina William
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
20 April 2007
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Custody of Children, Division of Matrimonial Assets, Dissolution of Marriage
Source Language
English
Family Law Custody of Children Division of Matrimonial Assets Dissolution of Marriage

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Parties

Abdallah Ntare

Appellant

Paulina William

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial court erred in awarding custody of the children to the respondent
  2. 2 Whether the trial court erred in not ordering division of alleged additional matrimonial assets

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant failed to demonstrate any misrepresentation, mistake of fact, or material change in circumstances to warrant a change in custody, and did not prove the existence or acquisition of additional matrimonial assets beyond the matrimonial house. The trial court's findings were upheld.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed
  • No order for costs