19820818 TZHC Mwanza

19820818 TZHC Mwanza

The appellant failed to prove wilful neglect or desertion by the respondent. The evidence was inconsistent and did not support the allegations. The existence of children during the alleged period of neglect and desertion undermined the appellant's claims.

Citation
19820818 TZHC Mwanza
Parties
Appellant: Bhoke Neshack; Respondent: Meshack Chegu
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
18 August 1982
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Divorce, Maintenance, Desertion
Source Language
English
Family Law Divorce Maintenance Desertion

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Parties

Bhoke Neshack

Appellant

Meshack Chegu

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 whether there was wilful neglect by the respondent
  2. 2 whether there was desertion by the respondent

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant failed to prove wilful neglect or desertion by the respondent. The evidence was inconsistent and did not support the allegations. The existence of children during the alleged period of neglect and desertion undermined the appellant's claims.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed