20001017 TZCA Arusha

20001017 TZCA Arusha

The applicant is in possession of the suit land and has been for a long time; interruption of her occupation should only occur after final determination of the appeal. The balance of convenience favours the applicant, who has greater family responsibilities and depends on the land for sustenance, while the respondent has other land.

Citation
20001017 TZCA Arusha
Parties
Applicant: Clara K. Thoika; Respondent: G. E. Ani
Court
TZCA
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
17 October 2000
Procedural Posture
Civil Application for Stay of Execution / Application for Stay of Execution Pending Appeal
Outcome
Application allowed
Legal Topics
Stay of Execution, Appeal Process, Possession of Land
Source Language
English

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Parties

Clara K. Thoika

Applicant

G. E. Ani

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Application for Stay of Execution / Application for Stay of Execution Pending Appeal

  1. 1 Whether stay of execution should be granted pending appeal
  2. 2 Balance of convenience between parties in possession of land

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant is in possession of the suit land and has been for a long time; interruption of her occupation should only occur after final determination of the appeal. The balance of convenience favours the applicant, who has greater family responsibilities and depends on the land for sustenance, while the respondent has other land.

Court Disposition

Application allowed

Orders

  • Execution stayed pending outcome of intended appeal
  • No order as to costs