bwaheri masauna vs ulamu wisaka 2020 tzhc 4624 13 december 2020

The defects in the applicant's affidavit, namely the absence of dates in the jurat and verification clause and omission by the Commissioner for Oaths to indicate knowledge/introduction of the deponent, are not fatal and can be cured by amendment. Leave is granted to amend the affidavit.

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Citation: bwaheri masauna vs ulamu wisaka 2020 tzhc 4624 13 december 2020
Parties: Applicant: Bwaheri Masauna; Respondent: Ulamu Wisaka
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 13 December 2020
Procedural Posture: Miscellaneous Land Application / Ruling on Preliminary Objection Regarding Affidavit Defects
Outcome: Leave granted to amend defective affidavit
Legal Topics: Affidavit Defects, Amendment of Pleadings, Commissioner for Oaths Requirements
Source Language: english

Civil Procedure Land Law Affidavit Defects Amendment of Pleadings Commissioner for Oaths Requirements

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Parties

Bwaheri Masauna

Applicant

Ulamu Wisaka

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Land Application / Ruling on Preliminary Objection Regarding Affidavit Defects

Legal Issues

1 Whether failure to date the jurat and verification clause of an affidavit is a fatal defect
2 Whether omission by Commissioner for Oaths to indicate knowledge/introduction of deponent is fatal

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Leave granted to amend defective affidavit

Orders

Applicant to file amended affidavit on or before 20/11/2020
Costs to be determined in due course

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