danny shasha vs samson masoro others 2021 tzca 653 5 november 2021

danny shasha vs samson masoro others 2021 tzca 653 5 november 2021

The proceedings of the DLHT and first appellate court were a nullity due to denial of the right to be heard, violating principles of natural justice and constitutional guarantees; a retrial is required.

Citation
danny shasha vs samson masoro others 2021 tzca 653 5 november 2021
Parties
Appellant: Danny Shasha; Respondent: Samson Masoro; Respondent: Wiva Robert; Respondent: Seleman Nyabange; Respondent: Tatu Masinde; Respondent: Daudi Warioba; Respondent: Kigi Kengeta; Respondent: Joel Mkerebe; Respondent: Emmanuel Sagi; Respondent: Chacha Kisiri; Respondent: Mwl Fabian; Respondent: Marwa Peter; Respondent: Christina Nyakwesi Peter
Court
TZCA
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
5 November 2021
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Right to Be Heard, Natural Justice, Retrial, Nullification of Proceedings
Source Language
English
Land Law Civil Procedure Constitutional Law Right to Be Heard Natural Justice Retrial Nullification of Proceedings

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Parties

Danny Shasha

Appellant

Samson Masoro

Respondent

Wiva Robert

Respondent

Seleman Nyabange

Respondent

Tatu Masinde

Respondent

Daudi Warioba

Respondent

Kigi Kengeta

Respondent

Joel Mkerebe

Respondent

Emmanuel Sagi

Respondent

Chacha Kisiri

Respondent

Mwl Fabian

Respondent

Marwa Peter

Respondent

Christina Nyakwesi Peter

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether denial of right to be heard vitiates proceedings
  2. 2 Whether the first appellate court erred by not ordering a retrial after quashing the trial court's proceedings
  3. 3 Whether the appellant should be punished for procedural errors of the trial court

Ratio Decidendi

The proceedings of the DLHT and first appellate court were a nullity due to denial of the right to be heard, violating principles of natural justice and constitutional guarantees; a retrial is required.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • Proceedings of DLHT and first appellate court nullified and quashed
  • Judgments and decrees set aside