20070131 TZHC Mwanza

20070131 TZHC Mwanza

The appellant is entitled to an equal share of all matrimonial assets acquired during the marriage, including the house at Mkolani, as both parties contributed through economic and domestic efforts. The maintenance award of Tshs. 3,500/= daily is reasonable given the respondent's obligation to pay school fees and his fluctuating income. The respondent must renovate and furnish the house before handing it over, and provide alternative accommodation during renovation.

Citation
20070131 TZHC Mwanza
Parties
Appellant/respondent (wife): Hajara Leopard Bandio; Respondent/appellant (husband): Hatwibu Mujuni Mukiza
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
31 January 2007
Procedural Posture
Matrimonial Crossed Appeal / High Court Appellate Judgment
Outcome
Appeal No. 6 of 2006 allowed; Appeal No. 7 of 2006 dismissed.
Legal Topics
Divorce, Division of Matrimonial Assets, Maintenance, Custody of Children
Source Language
English
Family Law Divorce Division of Matrimonial Assets Maintenance Custody of Children

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Parties

Hajara Leopard Bandio

Appellant/respondent (wife)

Hatwibu Mujuni Mukiza

Respondent/appellant (husband)

Procedural Posture

Matrimonial Crossed Appeal / High Court Appellate Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the maintenance awarded was adequate and justified
  2. 2 Whether the division of matrimonial assets was fair and in accordance with the law
  3. 3 Whether the appellant was entitled to renovation and alternative accommodation

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant is entitled to an equal share of all matrimonial assets acquired during the marriage, including the house at Mkolani, as both parties contributed through economic and domestic efforts. The maintenance award of Tshs. 3,500/= daily is reasonable given the respondent's obligation to pay school fees and his fluctuating income. The respondent must renovate and furnish the house before handing it over, and provide alternative accommodation during renovation.

Court Disposition

Appeal No. 6 of 2006 allowed; Appeal No. 7 of 2006 dismissed.

Orders

  • Appellant (Hajara) entitled to equal share of matrimonial assets as listed at trial, including house No. 007/135 at Mkolani.
  • Respondent (Hatwibu) to finish renovation and fully furnish house No. 007/135 at Mkolani and hand it over to appellant for residential use with children.