The Roman poet Virgil Tanzlii

The Roman poet Virgil Tanzlii

Where there is clear evidence of loss of love, desertion, and failed reconciliation, the marriage is deemed irreparably broken down and a decree of divorce is justified, even if statutory grounds are not strictly proven.

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Citation
The Roman poet Virgil Tanzlii
Parties
Appellant: Aneth Fredrick; Respondent: Derick Senga
Court
TANZLII
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
8 November 2022
Procedural Posture
Matrimonial Appeal / Second Appeal
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Divorce, Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage, Matrimonial Proceedings
Source Language
english
Family Law Divorce Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage Matrimonial Proceedings

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Parties

Aneth Fredrick

Appellant

Derick Senga

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Matrimonial Appeal / Second Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the first appellate court was proper to issue a decree of divorce

Ratio Decidendi

Where there is clear evidence of loss of love, desertion, and failed reconciliation, the marriage is deemed irreparably broken down and a decree of divorce is justified, even if statutory grounds are not strictly proven.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • No order as to costs