18710430 TZHC Mwanza
The appellant's daughter was the guilty party in the dissolution of marriage; therefore, the respondent is entitled to a refund of half the original dowry, considering the long duration of marriage and children born.
- Citation
- 18710430 TZHC Mwanza
- Parties
- Appellant: Appellant's Daughter; Respondent: Respondent
- Court
- TZHC
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 30 April 1871
- Procedural Posture
- Civil Appeal / Appellate Judgment
- Outcome
- Appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Divorce, Dowry Refund, Matrimonial Offence
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Appellant's Daughter
Appellant
Respondent
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appellate Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the respondent is entitled to a refund of dowry after dissolution of marriage due to the appellant's daughter's fault
Ratio Decidendi
The appellant's daughter was the guilty party in the dissolution of marriage; therefore, the respondent is entitled to a refund of half the original dowry, considering the long duration of marriage and children born.
Court Disposition
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Respondent to have his costs
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