19751110 TZHC Arusha

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

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Parties

Amina Omari

Appellant

Halifa Mohamed

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal

  1. 1 Whether the order for return of dowry is contrary to Islamic rules
  2. 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