causal properties ltd vs commissioner for land others 2019 tzhc 151 9 october 2019

causal properties ltd vs commissioner for land others 2019 tzhc 151 9 october 2019

The subject matter of this suit has already been adjudicated in Land Case No. 85 of 2016; therefore, the claims cannot be entertained and the suit is marked settled.

Citation
causal properties ltd vs commissioner for land others 2019 tzhc 151 9 october 2019
Parties
Plaintiff: Causal Properties Limited; 1st Defendant: The Commissioner for Lands; 2nd Defendant: Director for Surveys and Mapping; 3rd Defendant: The Hon. Attorney General
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
9 October 2019
Procedural Posture
Land Case / Ruling on Settlement Following Judgment in Related Case
Outcome
Suit marked settled
Legal Topics
Land Ownership, Survey Plan Cancellation, Res Judicata
Source Language
English

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Parties

Causal Properties Limited

Plaintiff

The Commissioner for Lands

1st Defendant

Director for Surveys and Mapping

2nd Defendant

The Hon. Attorney General

3rd Defendant

Procedural Posture

Land Case / Ruling on Settlement Following Judgment in Related Case

  1. 1 Whether the plaintiff is entitled to cancellation of survey plan No. E. 355/1121
  2. 2 Whether the plaintiff is entitled to general damages and costs
  3. 3 Whether the subject matter has already been adjudicated

Ratio Decidendi

The subject matter of this suit has already been adjudicated in Land Case No. 85 of 2016; therefore, the claims cannot be entertained and the suit is marked settled.

Court Disposition

Suit marked settled

Orders

  • Suit marked settled in accordance with Judgment and Decree in Land Case No. 85 of 2016
  • Each party shall bear its own costs