19891020 TZHC Dar es Salaam1

The appeal was incompetent because it was filed directly in the High Court instead of the District Court as mandated by the Magistrates Courts Act, 1984, s. 25(3).

Citation: 19891020 TZHC Dar es Salaam1
Parties: Appellant/applicant: Mbwana Ahmedi; Respondent/appellant: Shadhuly Alyashruty Trust via Maslah ya Msikiti Madrasa
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 20 October 1989
Procedural Posture: Miscellaneous Civil Appeal / Ruling on Preliminary Objection
Outcome: Appeal struck out
Legal Topics: Appeals From Primary Courts, Filing Requirements, Jurisdiction of High Court, Magistrates Courts Act
Source Language: English

Civil Procedure Probate and Administration Appeals From Primary Courts Filing Requirements Jurisdiction of High Court Magistrates Courts Act

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Parties

Mbwana Ahmedi

Appellant/applicant

Shadhuly Alyashruty Trust via Maslah ya Msikiti Madrasa

Respondent/appellant

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Civil Appeal / Ruling on Preliminary Objection

Legal Issues

1 Whether an appeal from a primary court must be accompanied by a decree and judgment as per Civil Procedure Code
2 Whether the appeal was properly filed in the High Court instead of the District Court

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal was incompetent because it was filed directly in the High Court instead of the District Court as mandated by the Magistrates Courts Act, 1984, s. 25(3).

Court Disposition

Appeal struck out

Orders

The appeal is struck out.