christopher mizambwa vs mariam nzowa 2007 tzhc 488 3 july 2007

christopher mizambwa vs mariam nzowa 2007 tzhc 488 3 july 2007

The High Court has jurisdiction over the appeal, but decision on the substantive appeal is subject to the Chief Justice granting extension of time.

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Citation
christopher mizambwa vs mariam nzowa 2007 tzhc 488 3 july 2007
Parties
Appellant: Christopher Mizambwa; Respondent: Mariam Nzowa
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
3 July 2007
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Ruling on Jurisdiction and Further Orders
Outcome
The court has jurisdiction; further proceedings stayed pending extension of time from the Chief Justice.
Legal Topics
Jurisdiction, Extension of Time, Land Disputes
Source Language
english
Civil Procedure Land Law Jurisdiction Extension of Time Land Disputes

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Parties

Christopher Mizambwa

Appellant

Mariam Nzowa

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Ruling on Jurisdiction and Further Orders

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the High Court has jurisdiction over the appeal after the Land Disputes Courts Act became operational
  2. 2 Whether extension of time from the Chief Justice is required to finalise the matter

Ratio Decidendi

The High Court has jurisdiction over the appeal, but decision on the substantive appeal is subject to the Chief Justice granting extension of time.

Court Disposition

The court has jurisdiction; further proceedings stayed pending extension of time from the Chief Justice.

Orders

  • This court has jurisdiction over the matter.
  • Mention in chamber on 23/8/2007.