20170907 TZHC Mwanza

20170907 TZHC Mwanza

The DLHT erred in taking additional evidence during revision proceedings, as revision must be determined on the record and not by adducing new evidence. However, this procedural irregularity did not prejudice the parties or affect the substantive justice of the case. The matter was res judicata as the dispute had already been determined between the respondent and the appellant's father, with the appellant participating and being aware of the earlier proceedings. Litigation must come to an end and the previous decision must be respected.

Citation
20170907 TZHC Mwanza
Parties
Appellant: Charles Mabula; Respondent: Ester Makwega
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
7 September 2017
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Land Appeal / Judgment on Appeal From District Land and Housing Tribunal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed with costs
Legal Topics
Revision Jurisdiction, Res Judicata, Taking of Additional Evidence, Procedural Irregularities
Source Language
English
Land Law Civil Procedure Revision Jurisdiction Res Judicata Taking of Additional Evidence Procedural Irregularities

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Parties

Charles Mabula

Appellant

Ester Makwega

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Land Appeal / Judgment on Appeal From District Land and Housing Tribunal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the District Land and Housing Tribunal erred in law by taking additional evidence during revision proceedings
  2. 2 Whether the DLHT erred in issuing a decree in a revision application
  3. 3 Whether the matter was res judicata

Ratio Decidendi

The DLHT erred in taking additional evidence during revision proceedings, as revision must be determined on the record and not by adducing new evidence. However, this procedural irregularity did not prejudice the parties or affect the substantive justice of the case. The matter was res judicata as the dispute had already been determined between the respondent and the appellant's father, with the appellant participating and being aware of the earlier proceedings. Litigation must come to an end and the previous decision must be respected.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed with costs

Orders

  • The appellant's appeal is dismissed with costs.