19830227 TZHC Mwanza

19830227 TZHC Mwanza

The documentary evidence and witness testimony established that the shamba and house were purchased and built by the deceased Justina Ntina, not the appellant. The appellant's contributions did not confer ownership.

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Citation
19830227 TZHC Mwanza
Parties
Appellant: Absolomu Obwato; Respondent: Afrodina Ntina; Respondent: Victoria Ntina
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
27 February 1983
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Final Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Inheritance, Ownership of Property Acquired During Cohabitation
Source Language
english
Family Law Property Law Inheritance Ownership of Property Acquired During Cohabitation

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Parties

Absolomu Obwato

Appellant

Afrodina Ntina

Respondent

Victoria Ntina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the shamba and house belonged to the appellant or to the deceased and her sisters

Ratio Decidendi

The documentary evidence and witness testimony established that the shamba and house were purchased and built by the deceased Justina Ntina, not the appellant. The appellant's contributions did not confer ownership.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • appellant to pay costs