19730502 TZHC Mwanza

Appellant had notice that the plot was reallocated to the respondent and proceeded to build at his own risk; therefore, he is not entitled to compensation for improvements.

Citation: 19730502 TZHC Mwanza
Parties: Appellant: Bwire s/o Smb; Respondent: S. M. Sondole
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 2 May 1973
Procedural Posture: Civil Appeal / Second Appeal
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Allocation of Land, Compensation for Improvements, Jurisdiction
Source Language: English

Property Law Allocation of Land Compensation for Improvements Jurisdiction

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Parties

Bwire s/o Smb

Appellant

S. M. Sondole

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Second Appeal

Legal Issues

1 whether the appellant was entitled to possession of the plot
2 whether the appellant was entitled to compensation for improvements

Ratio Decidendi

Appellant had notice that the plot was reallocated to the respondent and proceeded to build at his own risk; therefore, he is not entitled to compensation for improvements.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

Appellant not entitled to compensation for improvements.
Appellant may remove materials brought onto the plot.