adam ally ziagi vs gervasia komba and 1 other 2020 tzhc 4657 28 december 2020
The Plaintiff was declared the lawful owner of the suitland as there was no court order or decree authorizing demolition of his workshop, and the Defendants unlawfully demolished the property, making them liable for specific and general damages.
- Citation
- adam ally ziagi vs gervasia komba and 1 other 2020 tzhc 4657 28 december 2020
- Parties
- Plaintiff: Adam Ally Ziagi; 1st Defendant: Gervasia Komba; 2nd Defendant: Muvina General Supplies and Co. Ltd
- Court
- TZHC
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 28 December 2020
- Procedural Posture
- Land Case / Judgment
- Outcome
- Suit succeeded for Plaintiff.
- Legal Topics
- Ownership of Land, Unlawful Demolition, Damages, Execution of Court Orders
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Adam Ally Ziagi
Plaintiff
Gervasia Komba
1st Defendant
Muvina General Supplies and Co. Ltd
2nd Defendant
Procedural Posture
Land Case / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Who is the lawful owner of the disputed property?
- 2 Whether the 1st defendant instructed the 2nd Defendant to demolish the Plaintiff's workshop?
- 3 Whether the Plaintiff suffered damages of TZS 44,816,420.99?
Ratio Decidendi
The Plaintiff was declared the lawful owner of the suitland as there was no court order or decree authorizing demolition of his workshop, and the Defendants unlawfully demolished the property, making them liable for specific and general damages.
Court Disposition
Suit succeeded for Plaintiff.
Orders
- Plaintiff declared lawful owner of the disputed property.
- Defendants held liable for unlawful demolition of Plaintiff's workshop.
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