abdulrazak hussein vs dura abeid awadh 3 others 2022 tzhclandd 12593 29 november 2022

abdulrazak hussein vs dura abeid awadh 3 others 2022 tzhclandd 12593 29 november 2022

The suit property was not matrimonial property nor matrimonial home, but jointly owned by three partners. The mortgages by the 2nd and 3rd defendants were lawfully created after due diligence, with no encumbrances or caveat, and the mortgagor declared single status. Plaintiff's consent was not legally required. No evidence of conspiracy between plaintiff and 1st defendant to defraud the banks. All claims and counterclaims dismissed.

Citation
abdulrazak hussein vs dura abeid awadh 3 others 2022 tzhclandd 12593 29 november 2022
Parties
Plaintiff: Abdulrazak Hussein; 1st Defendant: Dura Abeid Awadh; 2nd Defendant: Ecobank Tanzania Limited; 3rd Defendant: Diamond Trust Bank Tanzania Limited; 4th Defendant: MCM Oil Company Limited
Court
TANZLII
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
29 November 2022
Procedural Posture
Land Case / Final Judgment
Outcome
suit dismissed with costs
Legal Topics
Mortgage Validity, Matrimonial Property, Spousal Consent, Fraud, Partnership Property
Source Language
English
Property Law Family Law Banking Law Mortgage Validity Matrimonial Property Spousal Consent Fraud Partnership Property

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Parties

Abdulrazak Hussein

Plaintiff

Dura Abeid Awadh

1st Defendant

Ecobank Tanzania Limited

2nd Defendant

Diamond Trust Bank Tanzania Limited

3rd Defendant

MCM Oil Company Limited

4th Defendant

Procedural Posture

Land Case / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the mortgaged property is matrimonial property
  2. 2 Whether the plaintiff had knowledge or consented to the mortgage
  3. 3 Whether the mortgaging of the suit property was lawful

Ratio Decidendi

The suit property was not matrimonial property nor matrimonial home, but jointly owned by three partners. The mortgages by the 2nd and 3rd defendants were lawfully created after due diligence, with no encumbrances or caveat, and the mortgagor declared single status. Plaintiff's consent was not legally required. No evidence of conspiracy between plaintiff and 1st defendant to defraud the banks. All claims and counterclaims dismissed.

Court Disposition

suit dismissed with costs

Orders

  • Plaintiff's suit dismissed with costs
  • 2nd defendant's counterclaim dismissed