19700504 TZHC Mwanza

19700504 TZHC Mwanza

The appeal is dismissed due to the appellant's absence and agreement with the lower courts' findings that the appellant is not entitled to custody; the appellant's remedy lies in a civil suit for dowry recovery.

Citation
19700504 TZHC Mwanza
Parties
Appellant (original Defendant): Simpngo; Respondent (original Plaintiff): Hobi Mutchicha
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
4 May 1970
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal for Non Appearance of Appellant
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Child Custody, Dowry, Divorce, Appeals From Primary Court
Source Language
English
Family Law Civil Procedure Child Custody Dowry Divorce Appeals From Primary Court

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Parties

Simpngo

Appellant (original Defendant)

Hobi Mutchicha

Respondent (original Plaintiff)

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal for Non Appearance of Appellant

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant is entitled to custody of the child after divorce and non-return of dowry
  2. 2 Effect of non-appearance of appellant on appeal

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal is dismissed due to the appellant's absence and agreement with the lower courts' findings that the appellant is not entitled to custody; the appellant's remedy lies in a civil suit for dowry recovery.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • No order as to costs