19751110 TZHC Arusha
The appellant was found responsible for the breakdown of marriage; therefore, under Islamic rules, the dowry is refundable.
- Citation
- 19751110 TZHC Arusha
- Parties
- Appellant: Amina Omari; Respondent: Halifa Mohamed
- Court
- TZHC
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 10 November 1975
- Procedural Posture
- Civil Appeal / Appeal
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Divorce, Dowry, Matrimonial Property
- Source Language
- English
Case Brief
Summary, issues, holding and outcome
More case intelligence is available
Unlock the full research layer for this judgment.
Full judgment text Downloadable case file Legal principles 1 Party arguments 2 Amounts and remedies 1
Parties
Amina Omari
Appellant
Halifa Mohamed
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the order for return of dowry is contrary to Islamic rules
- 2 Whether the appellant was responsible for the breakdown of marriage
Ratio Decidendi
The appellant was found responsible for the breakdown of marriage; therefore, under Islamic rules, the dowry is refundable.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
Orders
- No order as to costs
- District Court to deliver judgment to parties
Full Case Text
Judgment text and source record
Sign in to read
Sign in to read the full judgment text
Sign in to read the full judgment text. Downloads and additional research tools may depend on your plan.
Sign in to read the full judgment